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Taxes on Stocks

When you think of capital gains taxes, the first thing that jumps to your mind is probably taxes on the trade of stocks. Stocks are considered a capital asset, meaning they are taxed like regular capital gains. In this article, we’ll go more…
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Legal Tips for Pennsylvania Hunters

As a Pennsylvania hunter, you must follow certain regulations to hunt lawfully and maintain your hunting privileges. Any violation of Pennsylvania Game Law can lead to a suspension or revocation of your hunting privileges. If you are cited with…
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Tax Law for Retirement Accounts

We all dream of the day when we don’t have to work anymore. You’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends, travel the world, and start that hobby you always talked about. But even in retirement, you can’t escape the IRS.…
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Investment Income Tax Law

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest, but it never hurts to see the extra cash that an investment in a financial asset can make. But while the IRS won’t tax the time you spend reading, they will take their share of the income…
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Tax Law for Real Property

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Purchasing property, whether it be for investment or personal use, can be a stressful experience. To add to the stress, the IRS looms over every transaction, waiting for tax time so that it can take its share. In this article, we’ll discuss…
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New Opinion Brings Clarity to Pennsylvania Game Law

In a case brought to appeal by Cornerstone Attorney Eric Winter, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has issued a new opinion bringing more clarity to the definition of road hunting. Road hunting and hunting near roadways have been common concerns…
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Preventing Waiver on Appeal

As you prepare your appeal in the Superior Court or Commonwealth Court in Pennsylvania, how do you avoid waiver or forfeiture? Here are three common mistakes that people make that cause waiver and forfeiture. First: Be sure to include citations…
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Defending an Appeal to the Superior Court

Congratulations! You won your case before the Court of Common Pleas, and you’re relieved that your long lawsuit has come to an end. But then you get the bad news: the other side has appealed to the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Can your hard-won…
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Capital Gains Tax

Investing is a great way to bolster your financial security, but when the taxman cometh, things can get complicated quite quickly. One of the most often talked about types of investment taxes is capital gains taxes. In this article, we’ll…
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Can my sentencing be deferred while my case is on appeal?

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If you’ve lost a criminal case at trial and you’re looking to bring an appeal, will the court consider deferring your sentence until the appeal is decided? Under Pennsylvania law, there are several factors that a court will consider in making…
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Self-Storage Unit Laws in Pennsylvania

Self-storage units have become popular across Pennsylvania. Individuals and businesses use these spaces to store belongings, inventory and equipment. Whether you’re a renting a unit or a running a facility, there are certain rights and regulations…
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights

We all know about the original Bill of Rights drafted by James Madison in 1789 to ensure that the freedoms we enjoy every day are protected, but did you know there’s a Taxpayer Bill of Rights specifically outlining your rights as a taxpayer?…