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Practical governance habits that help prevent tax problems before they grow Headlines about prominent tax cases tend to focus on spectacle: a well-known name, a large dollar amount, and the outcome of a criminal trial. What receives far less attention is the quieter and far more useful question for successful professionals and business owners: what…

What the letters really mean – and how to stay in control before enforcement starts. When a high-income professional or business owner receives a letter from the IRS, the reaction is often immediate and intense — even among sophisticated taxpayers. Physicians, attorneys, real estate investors, and closely held business owners can feel blindsided by a…

By Rick Miller, CPA MBA MIDLAND, Mich – Moving between states is one of the basic freedoms we have as Americans but state individual tax rules can make it a little more challenging. Here is a brief summary of the steps you need to do to prove to Michigan that you’re no longer a resident…

Rick Miller, CPA Nashville, TN, and Midland, MI A sense of dread hung in the air as a couple sat across from my desk, their tax returns spread between us. “Something just feels wrong,” the wife said, her voice tight with anxiety. “Our tax preparer… I don’t think he did this right.” It took only…

Frazier Law TeamNashville, TNJune 13, 2025 As summer unfolds, it’s an opportune time to assess your tax situation and implement strategies to optimize your financial standing before the year’s end. Proactive mid-year tax planning can help you avoid surprises come tax season and potentially reduce your 2025 tax liability. Adjust Your Withholdings Life changes such…

Nashville, TN – May 27 2025 Frazier Law Firm, a leading tax law firm in Nashville, Tennessee, has successfully resolved a complex tax court matter, achieving a settlement that saved their client in excess of $170,000. This specific case involved the sale of inherited assets where the taxpayer needed to ensure that proper treatment was…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 14, 2025 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced its commitment to supporting Tennessee residents and businesses impacted by the recent severe weather events, including powerful straight-line winds, tornadoes, and widespread flooding, which began on April 2, 2025. Acknowledging the significant hardships these events have caused, the IRS is implementing…

You Need to Act Fast! Time is of the essence when dealing with any tax authority, but especially the Tennessee Department of Revenue. We have a common phrase in our office: it is often easier to handle a $100,000 issue with the Internal Revenue Service than it is to have a $10,000 issue with the…

What You Need to Know Recent headlines in Franklin, Tennessee, have brought attention to a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and tax fraud. These serious allegations highlight how devastating the consequences of financial misconduct can be for both individuals and businesses. At Frazier Law, we understand that news…

When you made your vows to each other, you could not have imagined that you would seldom spend any time apart. Growing a business while keeping the fire burning in a successful marriage takes dedication and much hard work but can also be among the most rewarding things in life. I am not a marriage…