Blogs by Jonathan D. Mishkin

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The Difference Between Family Trusts and Wills

If you’re researching wills and family trusts, chances are that you’re looking to make arrangements for the management of your assets. As people start to ...
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What is Estate Planning?

It can be a tough subject to think about, and it’s more than understandable to feel saddened or push it to the bottom of your ...
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How to Choose An Estate Planning Lawyer

You’ve worked hard to create your legacy— now it’s time to ensure that legacy continues as per your vision and plans. Whether you’re a business ...
Oregon Taxpayer Advocates

Oregon Taxpayer Advocates

This is an interview with paralegal Adriana Pedraza and attorney Jonathan Mishkin discussing the new office for the Taxpayer Advocate. They discuss what a Taxpayer ...
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How Taxes Are Calculated on Investments

The following is a transcript of an interview with paralegal Adriana Pedraza and attorney Jonathan Mishkin. In this interview, they discuss how taxes are calculated ...
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How to Settle Tax Debt

The following is a transcript of an interview with paralegal Adriana Pedraza and attorney Jonathan Mishkin. In this interview, they discuss what taxpayers can do ...
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Tax Withholding Checkup

The last quarter of 2021 is a good time to check withholding, especially after changes to individual financial situations Events like changing jobs, marriage, divorce, ...
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Proposed Changes to Oregon Tax Rules

The following is a transcript of an interview with paralegal Adriana Pedraza and attorney Jonathan Mishkin. In this interview, they discuss proposed changes to the ...
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FBAR Filing Extension Deadline

The Bank Secrecy Act requires U.S. persons to file an FBAR if they have: Financial interest in, signature authority or other authority over one or ...