In this article, we will consider the story of Lisa and how various states tax the trust created for her benefit. (The story of Lisa is purely fictional. Any resemblance to persons living or otherwise or to actual situations is purely coincidental.)

In a recent case involving residency before the New York State Tax Tribunal, In the Matter of the Petition of Leslie Mays, the issue of the taxpayer’s permanent place of abode was at the center. You may be surprised that the tribunal determined that an apartment that was maintained for less than five months was  a permanent place of abode.

Have you heard of cybersecurity? In this digital age, a malicious actor does not need to walk through your doors to steal from you. They can simply click a button. These malicious actors are educated, intelligent, and motivated. While companies strive to establish the impossible perfect defense, a hacker needs to get into their systems only once.