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06.23.2021

Employment Law Update

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Two important employment law cases were decided in Pennsylvania in the last several weeks. The employment-at-will doctrine generally provides employers the leeway needed to terminate employees who act or say things that are offensive, even when the act is not job related.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) did not violate Title …
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05.27.2021

Amounts Paid for PPE May Be Deductible

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Amounts Paid for PPE May Be Deductible Amounts paid for personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19 PPE) are treated as amounts paid for medical care under § 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). Therefore, amounts paid by an individual taxpayer for COVID-19 PPE for use …
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05.27.2021

Teachers May Deduct Covid-19 Personal Protective Expenses

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The IRS recently issued a revenue procedure (Rev. Proc. 2021-15) which allows certain school teachers to deduct expenses paid or incurred for personal protective equipment, disinfectant, and other supplies (COVID-19 Protective Items). Eligible educators may treat unreimbursed expenses paid or incurred after March 12, 2020, for COVID-19 Protective Items used for the prevention of the spread of COVID–19 in the classroom, as expenses that are …
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03.30.2021

What is a Decennial Report?

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The Pennsylvania decennial report’s purpose is to report an entity’s continued existence, filed every 10 years on years ending with “1” (i.e., 2011, 2021, etc.). Entities that were formed before January 1, 2021 must file a decennial report in PA to show they continue to exist. Many other states require an annual report with filing fees; the Pennsylvania decennial report has a filing fee of $70, payable …
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03.24.2021

Pennsylvania Powers of Attorney

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Under Pennsylvania law certain powers must be included in a Power of Attorney document in order for the agent to actually exercise such powers.  That is, these so called “hot powers” are not available to an agent, unless specifically given or provided to him or her in the document. These powers include: The right to make gifts; The right to create, amend, revoke, or terminate …
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03.24.2021

FINRA Rule 3241 – Prevent Exploitation of Senior Investors

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Recently, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a new regulation to protect senior investors from unscrupulous financial advisors and brokers. FINRA Rule 3241 limits the ability of a broker-dealer to be named as a beneficiary, executor, trustee, or power of attorney for one of his/her customers. Broker-dealers must provide written notice to their firm, and the firm must assess the situation and determine whether to approve …
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03.24.2021

What are the Warning Signs of Dementia?

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Dementia is one of the most devastating conditions affecting seniors, resulting in an eventual loss of cognitive functions. While there is no cure for dementia or the two leading diseases that cause dementia, Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia, there are treatments that can slow the effects and help make life more manageable. In order for these treatments to be effective, dementia must be caught early. …
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