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Relating to Real Estate - July 17, 2013

In this Issue:Changes to the Tax Law Governing IDOTs and Refinancings in General Are Effective July 1, 2013

The Time to File for the Homestead Tax Credit Has Been Extended to December 31, 2013

We have previously written about the Maryland homestead property tax credit and the requirement to make a filing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation in order to preserve

Relating to Real Estate - Recent Cases Issue - Part 2 - July 11, 2013

This is the second part of a two part issue involving recent Maryland real estate cases. The first part was dated July 8, 2013.

Maryland Legal Alert - July 2013

In This Issue:NEW MARYLAND COURT RULE PROHIBITS FILINGS WITH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

HIPAA – New Rules/New Forms

Earlier this year, the federal government revised its regulations implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

One-Year Delay in Play or Pay Penalties and Certain Reporting Requirements Under Affordable Care Act

You have probably heard by now that the Obama administration announced a one-year delay in the compliance date for the Play or Pay penalties (also known as shared responsibility penalties or the em

Lenders Not Liable for Recordation Taxes on IDOTS

Affirming the holding of the Maryland Tax Court, the Circuit Court for Howard County ruled this month that when the recordation tax becomes due on an indemnity mortgage or an indemnity deed of trus

New Maryland Legislation - Summer 2013

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on June 6, 2013.

Recent HSCRC Initiatives

This is the second in a three-part series addressing Maryland's unique Health Services Cost Review Commission.

Estate Planning's Fiscal Plateau

Before Congress averted the Fiscal Cliff, federal estate planning law was scheduled to revert to a much harsher wealth transfer tax system, with only a $1 million federal estate, gift and generatio

Fraud Restitution Deductibility

Without question, it is bad for a physician or other health care provider to face civil and/or criminal penalties for committing fraud.

Did You Know - Summer 2013

Built-In Gain for S Corporations: Did you know that the legislation that averted the so-called Fiscal Cliff preserved through 2013 certain tax treatment for a former C Corporation

A Win for On-Call Coverage

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on February 28, 2013.

2013 Maryland Laws Update

The 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned on April 8th.

Maryland Changes Law Relating to IDOTs and Refinancings

In Jeopardy style, here is the answer:

Change in the Amount of IDOT the Triggers Tax and Exemption from Recordation Tax for Refinance of IDOTs and More

A version of this article was posted at Ground Rules, The Blog of the Real Property Section of the MSBA, on June 7, 2013.

Gordon Feinblatt Awarded Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2013

The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that the Firm's Healthcare and Real Estate practices were top-ranked in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawye

Here Comes the Rain Tax: Baltimore City's Stormwater Fee, Greater Baltimore Committee

Maggie Witherup presented at the Greater Baltimore Committee.

New Law Relates to IDOTs, Refinancings

Recent Maryland legislation will change the law affecting indemnity mortgages and indemnity deeds of trust (both referred to as IDOTs) as well as refinancings in this state generally.