Michael Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009, shocked the world. And the legal drama that followed shocked many tax attorneys. At the time of his
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IRS To Michael Jackson’s Estate: Who’s Bad?
We now know how much is at stake in the tax dispute over Michael Jackson’s estate: $700 million. Here’s how it breaks down.
Read MoreMichael Jackson’s Estate To IRS: Beat It
The Estate of Michael Jackson has filed an action in U.S. Tax Court protesting a Notice of Deficiency levied against his estate. The question is, of course: How much was the King of Pop really worth at his death?
Read MoreBeastie Boys Rapper Bans Use Of Music In Ads After His Death
When it comes to estate planning, most folks know that you can use wills and trusts to distribute (and in some instances, control) their “stuff.”
Read MoreI’m From The Government And I’m Here To Help
Twenty-five years ago, pop singer Michael Jackson was in the news. Big shoulder pads were all the rage. Libya was under siege. Federal spending outpaced
Read MoreIs Michael Jackson’s Doctor In Trouble With The IRS?
Rumors are swirling around the possibility of manslaughter charges may be filed in the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson. Jackson’s personal doctor, Dr. Conrad
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: When Should Private Become Public?
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! News reports continue to focus on the death of Michael Jackson, his memorial, and his funeral. Enormous amounts of
Read MoreLA City Attorney Says Taxpayers Should Not Pay For Michael Jackson Memorial
First, the good news: the memorial service for Michael Jackson did not cost the City of Los Angeles the $4 million originally reported. Now, the
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Michael Jackson's Funeral
One of my recent “ask the taxgirl” questions involved whether Michael Jackson’s funeral expenses were deductible. When I paused to consider whether I wanted to
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