Is Your Spouse Innocent?
by MARIANNE MAN
Lauren thought she had married the perfect man. She and her husband, Charles, met at UCLA during their first year of college. He swept her off her feet with his intellect and charm, and when he received his acceptance into medical school at UCSF, she followed him. Charles proposed during his last year of his medical residency. Lauren felt her life was complete when, two years after they married, the couple was blessed with a beautiful daughter. Lauren decided to stay at home with her daughter and become a full-time homemaker. She left all financial decisions to her husband, whom she always knew to be trustworthy.
Are You FBAR Serious?
Marianne H. Man
Are you FBAR serious? Seriously, do you know what a FBAR is? If you are a tax attorney or a CPA, you may be well-acquainted with the term, “FBAR”, but for many individuals and owners of businesses, the requirements of the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report (“FBAR”) are foreign concepts. As a result, when the FBAR reporting requirements are explained to them, a common reaction is akin to a dismayed and shocked “Are you FBAR serious?”
Best of Orange County
In OC Metro Magazine for 2013
Ms. Marianne Man is honored to be recognized by OC Metro Magazine as one of the top attorneys for 2013 in OC Metro Magazine’s annual top attorney issue.
Best of Orange County
In OC Metro Magazine for 2014
In 2014, for the second consecutive year, attorney Marianne Man was recognized by OC Metro Magazine as a top attorney in her field of tax law.
Best of Orange County
In Coast Magazine for 2015
For the third consecutive year, attorney Marianne Man of The Tax Counsel, TM has been named one of the “Top Tax Attorneys” in the Orange County, California area. She and her firm, The Tax Counsel,TM is featured in Coast Magazine’s October 2015 issue.
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This program is particularly beneficial for law firms and businesses that encounter frequent tax-related issues but do not possess in-depth tax law capabilities. By joining the Outside Tax Legal Counsel Program, they can offer expanded services and handle complex tax issues with the expert support of The Tax Counsel™.
For those interested in joining or learning more about the specific benefits of the program, reaching out directly to The Tax Counsel™ is recommended. This step will provide detailed information on how to enhance your firm’s capabilities in tax law and utilize expert legal support efficiently.