On July 1, 2018, new laws pertaining to Indiana notaries will take effect. The purpose of this message is to inform you of these substantial changes so that you remain in compliance with state law. The first section applies to existing notaries. The second section applies only to those who apply or re-apply for a…
The Indiana Supreme Court has made a landmark decision and provided further guidance on where the State’s ownership and public use rights end along the water’s edge of Lake Michigan in its Gunderson v. State of Indiana decision issued February 14, 2018. The full decision can be found at: http://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/02141801mm.pdf The decision invalidates the Indiana…
Soon you will be able to buy beer, wine or liquor on Sundays in Indiana. Realizing that there is no need to delay the effective date of Indiana Sunday retail alcohol sales, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, the Indiana House Public Policy Committee passed an amended version of the previously passed Senate Bill 1 allowing…
Many of my colleagues and clients regularly ask about the process for land use and zoning in Indiana communities. Below is a link to invaluable resources prepared by the Indiana American Planning Association that help discuss the various processes before municipalities. These include resources for new BZA and PC Members. The guides are written in…
The IRS just issued guidance on December 27, 2017 about pre-paying your 2018 Property Taxes in 2017. Unless your local Assessor has already assessed your property for 2018, you may not be able to deduct pre-payment of 2018 Real Estate Taxes on your 2017 Return. There may be more guidance coming from the IRS on…
President Trump signed the new tax bill on December 22, 2018. Many businesses and individuals have been asking how the new bill will impact them. The link below provides a comprehensive and general summary of the major changes for 2018. https://www.thebalance.com/trump-s-tax-plan-how-it-affects-you-4113968