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You have two years from the time the IRS disallows your claim. I have a hard time believing that someone could blow that deadline, but I also have a hard time figuring out why people who are paid millions of dollars to play basketball ever miss foul shots.

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Side Agreement Voids Easement Charitable Deduction

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The question is what is the highest and best use of the property.  Lovers of the earth and our architectural heritage will be sorry to hear that “highest and best use” means whatever it is that will yield the owner the best economic return.  You subtract from the “highest and best use valuation” the value of the property in its current use.  The difference is the value of the easement.  In determining the highest and best use, you have to consider existing restrictions. 

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Interview With Student Loan Activist Alan Collinge – Fair Value In An Unfair System ?

Interview With Student Loan Activist Alan Collinge – Fair Value In An Unfair System ?

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Claim Citizens United Attorney Broke Charity Tax Law Doesn't Hold Up

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Gettysburg 150 – Thank You National Park Service

Gettysburg 150 – Thank You National Park Service

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