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This week's Philadelphia Inquirer column: classification rules are changing. should pay close attention, lawyers say.

Important information from Josh Ganz of Duffy North and Jeff Burke of MacElree Harvey in usa

Read: https://www.inquirer.com/business/worker-classification-employment-law-department-of-labor-20250826.html

We are seeing tax assessments that are a bit "out-of-whack". The deadline to file an appeal for 2026 is August 1.
A real quick test is to take your home's assessed value (not the fair market value) and multiply it by 3.04 (The Common Level Ratio for Montgomery County). If the result is significantly over what recent similar homes have sold for (in your township and similar square footage), you may have a good argument for a reduction.
Your assessed value can be found on your tax bill. You can also go to the Montgomery County Property Records website and look up your home.
For instance, if your home is assessed at 400,000, the implied market value is 1,216,000. If other similar homes have recently sold for $1,000,000 then you may be over paying.
Reach out if you have any questions!!!!

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0038
Here is the latest on the Corporate Transparency Act. The Department of the Treasury announced yesterday that "not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further not enforce any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners after the forthcoming rule changes take effect either."

Let us know if you have any questions.

Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further not enforce any penal...

FTC votes 3-2 to ban almost all restrictive covenants (non-compete agreements) in employment relationships. Legal challenges will be forthcoming for sure. The actual language of the rule will be published. More details to follow.

THERE IS STILL TIME BEFORE YOUR CHILD HEADS OFF FOR COLLEGE. CONTACT US TODAY FOR A QUICK APPOINTMENT!

CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR CHILD IS ABOUT TO GRADUATE! You may still be the parent and paying bills, but your 18-year-old is now legally an adult. You’ve spent 18 years preparing financially and emotionally for this time. You’ve equipped your child with all the tools to help them succeed.

Previously, as their parent, you could easily access
medical, financial and educational information regarding your child and act on their behalf — but now that they are 18, your ability to do so now is severely restricted.

In addition to all of the comforts of home, send them off with the promise that you will still be there when they need it most. The following key documents will allow you to get information and intervene on your child’s behalf while away at school:

1. DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY: gives you the ability to act on behalf of your child as their agent, allowing you to make financial decisions, including managing bank accounts, paying bills, signing tax returns, signing a lease and conducting other similar financial and legal transactions.

2. HEALTHCARE POWER OF ATTORNEY: gives you the ability to view your child’s medical records and make informed medical decisions as a “medical agent.” Without this document,
healthcare decisions regarding your child’s treatment are solely in the hands of healthcare providers. This document also includes a “living will,” which lets people state their wishes for
end-of-life medical care, in case they become unable to communicate their decisions.

DOES MY COLLEGE STUDENT NEED A WILL?
The primary function of a will is to dispose of your property when you pass away. Because most college students have minimal assets, designating beneficiaries on their bank accounts may be sufficient. However, your college-aged child may have tangible personal property (such as jewelry, coin collections or even pets.) that they want to leave to specific people, like parents, siblings, friends, cousins, etc.

DOES MY STUDENT NEED HIPAA FORM?
Parents should have their adult child pre-sign a HIPAA form at their Doctor's Office to ensure they can immediately communicate with physicians and access important medical records.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU! Contact Josh Ganz or one of the other attorneys at Duffy North to make an appointment to prepare these important documents.

https://www.duffynorth.com/blog/2023/04/what-legal-documents-does-my-graduating-student-need/ Josh Ganz

What legal documents does my graduating student need? CONGRATULATIONS YOUR CHILD IS ABOUT TO GRADUATE! You may still be the parent and paying bills, but your 18-year-old is now legally an adult. You’ve spent 18 years preparing financially and emotionally for this time. You’ve equipped your child with all the tools to help them succeed. Previously, ...

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Understand how estates are handled after a person’s death.

Are There Protections Against The Estate Tax? Construct a solid plan for the future.

We are excited to share this great article about Duffy North in Suburban Life Magazine. Take a second to learn about the firm and what we offer to our clients.

Suburban Life Magazine Laura Mercuri Chris Manno Mary Sims Josh Ganz

We are very proud to share that Duffy North was recently featured in Suburban Life magazine. Find out why our clients consider Duffy North family since 1928:
https://www.suburbanlifemagazine.com/article/2902/A-Legal-Compass-for-Lifes-Challenges

Left to right: Bruce Nicholson, Chris Manno, Laura Mercuri Josh Ganz www.duffynorth.com

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