Corpus Christi Estate Planning Council Monthly Meeting
January 21, 2027
Matthew L. Roberts, “Federal Tax Litigation” Corpus Christi, TX
Data Centers in the Cross Hairs of both the Texas Legislature and Texas Comptroller Audits
July 30, 2026
There is an old saying in tax law that if you are not at the table, you may be on the menu. Well, data centers in Texas will want to be at the table this coming Texas Legislative session as they will almost certainly be...
Is Your Fleet Overpaying Federal Fuel Excise Tax? A New Lawsuit Puts (Reefer) Fuel Back in the Spotlight
July 27, 2026
By Josh O. Ungerman, Blog
If your business runs refrigerated trailers, a lawsuit filed last month in Missouri federal court is worth your attention — even if your fleet is a fraction the size of the carrier that filed it. The Case In June 2026,...
Taxation of Settlements and Judgments: Tax Court Rejects Broad Reading of Attorneys’ Fees Deduction
July 24, 2026
Key Points Introduction Federal income tax rules for settlements and judgments can produce harsh and unexpected results. For example, under Commissioner v. Banks, 543 U.S. 426 (2005), the Supreme Court held that plaintiffs...
Firm partner Matthew L. Roberts was quoted in Sarah Agostino’s recent CNBC article, “Scam Victims Can Owe Taxes on Stolen Money. A Bill in Congress Could Offer Relief,” discussing the federal tax treatment of scam and...