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On March 25, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service announced steps to help people facing the challenges of COVID-19 issues. Click here to read the full text of IRS Notice IR-2020-59. The IRS refers to this program as the People First Initiative, and we have summarized its key provisions below. If you are currently on an…

The Law Offices of Charles R. Frazier is closely tracking the rapidly evolving public health and community concerns related to the new coronavirus or COVID-19. Rest assured that we are taking all available steps to remain accessible to our clients as we continue to act in accordance with their best interests during this difficult time.…

The Tennessee Supreme Court today issued an Order reiterating that all Tennessee courts will remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, but extending the suspension of most in-person judicial proceedings through April 30, 2020. On March 13, Chief Justice Jeff Bivins declared a state of emergency for the judicial branch, and the Tennessee Supreme Court issued…

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – Attorney Charles R. Frazier of the Law Offices of Charles R. Frazier has been selected to participate in the Tennessee Bar Association’s 2020 Leadership Law program. Now in its seventeenth year, the Leadership Law program is designed to equip Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as…

Welcome to 2020! A new year is a time for optimism and new opportunities. It is a time to start fresh and make sure you are headed in the right direction. But making New Year’s resolutions is not enough: Take action now to ensure that you and your family or loved ones are prepared for…

Taxes are confusing. The different boxes on all of the forms and the numbers in those boxes can make even the most number savvy person go cross-eyed just by thinking about tax season. Without a dedicated tax specialist or easy to use tax software, doing your own taxes accurately can sometimes be nearly impossible. This…

Taxes are easy to put off. Not only do they take forever to complete, but they’re confusing and nearly impossible to do on your own. Decades ago, taxes could take people weeks or even months to do properly by themselves. However, nowadays, we have professionals who are dedicated to helping you get the most out…

Tax season is officially here. From W-2s to 1099s, taxes can be very confusing and hard to process, especially since you only get practice with them once a year. At the office and around town, you may have heard the term audit or tax audit floating around. But what exactly is a tax audit and…

It’s the season when we’re busy enjoying holiday festivities and making lists of all the tasks to complete before the close of another year. During this time, remember this checklist that will help wrap up your annual business activities. Diligent record keeping is a good proactive measure to prepare for the possibility of a future…

A Living Will, or Health Care Directive, is a legal document that declares your wishes regarding life support, end of life care, and declaring who can make medical decisions in the event that you are not able to make them for yourself. Many people believe that Living Wills are documents that are only needed when…