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By Sarah Cotton Patterson Published in Arkansas Bakers Magazine You have probably spent most of your life working on your family farm. You helped your parents, grandparents, and siblings do all the things that a family farm requires. You do not get to take vacation days, sick days or “I don’t want to work” days.

By the International Revenue Service (issued March 13, 2018) Scammers and cyberthieves continue to use the IRS as bait. The most common tax scams are phone calls and emails from thieves who pretend to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name, logo, fake employee names and badge numbers to try to steal money and identities from taxpayers.

By the International Revenue Service (issued March 20, 2018) The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers today that it’s not too late to contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and still claim it on a 2017 tax return. Anyone with an IRA may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction on their 2017 tax return if they make contributions by April 17, 2018.

By the International Revenue Service (issued March 9, 2018) The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers against scam groups masquerading as charitable organizations, luring people to make donations to groups or causes that don't actually qualify for a tax deduction.

By Katie Watson and Katie M. Eaves The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017 Tax Act) may have been signed into law a few months ago, but many are still left with questions on how the changes will affect them personally and professionally. Below we provide a summary of the income and tax provisions in the 2017 Tax Act and what affect they may have on individuals.

As the end of the year approaches, so are the last days to take actions that will impact your tax returns for 2017. Below we have republished a news release from the Internal Revenue Service that gives taxpayers reminders of things you should be doing now to get ready for tax season.

Appointment Makes Seventh for Firm’s Trust & Estate Practice Group Friday, Eldredge & Clark is proud to announce attorney Allison Cornwell has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). This appointment demonstrates her high level of experience in estate and trust law and the degree to which her peers view her work in the profession.