Taxation Law

Speaking Engagements / Seminars

Beating the Tax Man
March 15, 2012
Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny, Iowa
Join Chris Nuss, an attorney at BrownWinick, as he partners with David Brown/IPE 1031 Exchange, on their topic 'Beating the Tax Man," at the Iowa Chapter of the REALTORS® Land Institute's Spring Seminar.

Helping Your Client Select The Best Entity Option
May 25, 2010
West Des Moines Marriott, 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway
Starting a business can be a complicated transactions. Many factors can affect how the entity should be structured. Choosing the right entity at the beginning can help to avoid time-consuming and costly changes in the future.

How To Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations In Compliance
October 06, 2008
Embassy Suites On The River, Des Moines, Iowa
Protect an entity's tax-exempt status by adhering to the proper guidelines. This basic-to-intermediate level seminar provides an overview of the complex laws governing tax-exempt organizations.

54th Annual Spring Tax Institute
May 02, 2008
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
The 54th Annual Spring Tax Institute will be held in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus on Friday, May 2, 2008, and the Richey Ballroom in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

Multi-State K-1 Issues - Partnerships & S Corps
December 06, 2007
Des Moines Downtown Marriott - 68th Bloethe Tax School


Estate Planning Basics
September 20, 2007
Ramada Northwest, 5000 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa
Create peace of mind for your clients with solid estate plans.

Transitioning Ownership of a Closely Held Business
May 03, 2006
BrownWinick Client Seminar - Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business


Business Income Tax Incentives in Iowa
May 04, 2005
BrownWinick Client Seminar - Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business

Newsletter Articles

2013 Tax Law Changes
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, April, 2013

Iowa Angel Tax Credits
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, March, 2012

A Christmas Present From Congress
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, February, 2011

Tax Extensions and Incentives - For a Limited Time Only
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, February, 2011

Outstanding Achievements at BrownWinick - October 2010
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, October, 2010

2010 Post-Legislative Session Report
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, July, 2010

Federal Estate Tax Update
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, April, 2010

Looking Into BrownWInick's Political Crystal Ball
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, December, 2009

2009 Iowa Legislative Highlights
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, June, 2009

Varnum v. Brien
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, June, 2009

Renewable Energy Tax Provisions in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, March, 2009

Qualified Personal Residence Trusts: How to Have Your Second Home - and Give it Away Too
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, March, 2009

Working Opportunity Tax Credit - Newly Hired Rural Employees
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, May, 2008

The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act - Employee Benefit Provisions
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, January, 2008

Deadline for Section 409A Compliance is Imminent
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, January, 2008

Section 409A - Deferred Compensation Plans
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, December, 2007

The Series LLC: Many LLCs in One
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, September, 2007

Making Capital Gains Tax Optional
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, December, 2006

Cafeteria Plans: IRS Provides Optional Grace Period
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, August, 2005

Iowa's Wyoming Cooperative
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, August, 2005

Highlights of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, January, 2005

Deferred Compensation Plans
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, January, 2005

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, August, 2003

Investment In Tenant-In-Common Interests, As Part Of A Tax-Deferred Exchange
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, May, 2003

Are Changes Ahead for Iowa's Sales and Use Taxes?
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, February, 2002

Estate Tax Repeal Under the Tax Relief Act of 2001: Going, Going, Gone?
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, August, 2001

Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
Newsletter: The Legal Monitor, May, 2000

BrownWinick News / Events

November 01, 2012 BrownWinick Ranked in 2013 "Best Law Firms"U.S. News and Best Lawyers is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 "Best Law Firms" rankings. more >>

August 30, 2011 The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinickBrownWinick is proud to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2012, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession more >>

August 03, 2010 The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinickBrownWinick is proud to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2011, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. more >>

May 19, 2010 Healthcare Reform - General Business and Tax IssuesThe extensive healthcare reform legislation enacted this year is exceedingly complex and raises countless issues for employers and providers. more >>

March 04, 2010 Got IP? We've Got StrategiesJoin BrownWinick attorneys at the Intellectual Property Seminar to learn how to devise winning strategies to identify, protect and maximize the value of your copyrights, trademarks, tradesecrets and inventions. more >>

July 29, 2009 The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinickBrownWinick is proud to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2010, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. more >>

June 12, 2009 BrownWinick Law Firm and Eight Attorneys Listed in 2009 Chambers USA®The 2009 edition of Chambers USA® - America's Leading Lawyers for Business was released on June 12, 2009. more >>

June 01, 2009 2009 Super Lawyers® ListBrownWinick congratulates attorneys for recognition in 2009 Super Lawyers®. more >>

October 29, 2008 Using Intellectual Property to Increase Revenues and Add to the Bottom LineBrownWinick's Intellectual Property Law practice group will be sponsoring an Intellectual Property Seminar on Wednesday, October 29 2008. more >>

October 01, 2008 Super Lawyers® ListBrownWinick congratulates attorneys for recognition in Super Lawyers®. more >>

September 01, 2008 The Best Lawyers in America® 2009 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinickTen lawyers from the BrownWinick were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2009 more >>

September 04, 2007 The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 Includes Twelve Attorneys From BrownWinick more >>

September 05, 2006 The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 Includes Ten Attorneys From BrownWinickTen Lawyers from the BrownWinick law firm were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 more >>

May 03, 2006 Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your BusinessBrownWinick hosted their client seminar - "Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business" on May 3, 2006 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Johnston, Iowa. more >>

May 02, 2005 Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your BusinessBrownWinick hosted their client seminar - "Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business" on May 4, 2005 at the West Des Moines Marriott, West Des Moines, Iowa. more >>

Legal News

December 01, 2012: The "Fiscal Cliff" and Post-Election Tax Planning for 2012 and 2013

December 28, 2010: Congress Has Given Those Subject to Estate Tax a Generous Christmas Present

September 27, 2010: Tax Provisions in Small Business Jobs Act of 2010

June 17, 2008: The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act - Employee Benefit Provisions

February 01, 2008: Working Opportunity Tax Credit - Newly Hired Rural Employees