Tax Law Author

Caspian Blackwood

Caspian Blackwood is a skilled tax litigator and estate planning attorney. He has successfully represented clients in tax disputes with the IRS and has helped numerous individuals and families with their estate planning needs. Caspian is a member of the American Bar Association's Taxation Section and has spoken at several tax conferences.

Credentials

J.D., University of California, Berkeley, LL.M. in Taxation

10+ yearsTax LitigationEstate Planning

Articles by Caspian Blackwood

What Are the Average Charitable Deductions by Income?Do You Have to File Taxes If You Make Under $10,000?Are Insurance Proceeds Taxable for Rental Property?Can You Deduct Continuing Education on Taxes?Do You Have to Pay Taxes on StubHub Sales?Do Seniors Have to File Taxes on Social Security?IRC Section 280F: Depreciation Limits for Vehicles What Are the Tax Rules for a US Company Paying Foreign Employees?Can You Claim a Totaled Car on Your Taxes?Can You Deduct Miles Driven to Work?What Is the Depreciation Life for Interior Painting?What Is FDAP Tax and Who Is Subject to It?How to Make a 663(b) Election for Estates and Trusts What Information Is on the First Page of a Tax Return?How Does Bonus Depreciation Work on Vehicles?What Are the Tax Implications of a Mutual Fund to ETF Conversion?Do I Need to Report Interest Earned on Savings Account?How Long to Depreciate Flooring in Rental Property What Does 1099-R Distribution Code Q Mean?A List of Temporary and Permanent Tax Differences How Are Stock Options Reported on a W-2 and 1099?How to Calculate Cost Basis for the MetLife Brighthouse Spinoff How to Find Out How Much You Paid in Federal Estimated Taxes How to Calculate Depreciation for 7-Year MACRS Property Taxable and Nontaxable Fringe Benefits Under Pub. 15-B What Is a Personal Holding Company for Tax Purposes?Do You Pay Taxes on Roth IRA Gains?What Qualifies as a Qualified Dividend?The De Minimis Safe Harbor for Rental Property Can You Claim Single on W-4 but File Jointly?