Law Office of Beverly Winstead, LLC.

Law Office of Beverly Winstead, LLC. Resolving Tax Matters, Tax Planning and Business Advising We understand that reaching out for an attorney can be a daunting step to take.

At the Law Office of Beverly Winstead, we offer clients the legal counsel they need to resolve their legal matters. We work with clients throughout the Washington, DC metro area to find favorable resolutions to their concerns. We will work hard to ensure you are put at ease and informed of all matters that are involved in your legal situtation. Contact me today to learn how our legal representation can be of benefit to you.

Your business may have changed dramatically since the day your LLC was formed.Your operating agreement may not have.As a...
09/04/2026

Your business may have changed dramatically since the day your LLC was formed.

Your operating agreement may not have.

As a company grows, new owners may come in. Responsibilities may shift. Decision-making may become more complex. The business may take on new opportunities, new risks, or a very different financial reality.

That makes one question worth asking:

Does your operating agreement still reflect the business you are actually running today?

For a Maryland LLC, the operating agreement can address important issues such as:

• Who has authority to manage the business
• How members share in the company’s earnings and assets
• How ownership interests may be transferred
• How new members may be admitted
• How the agreement itself can be amended
• What rights and responsibilities the members have within the company

An agreement drafted when there were two owners, a small client base, and simple operations may deserve another look after years of growth.

The goal is not to change documents simply because time has passed.

The goal is to make sure your legal framework still supports the way your business operates, makes decisions, and plans for what comes next.

If your company has grown but your governing documents have stayed the same, it may be time for a thoughtful review.

Visit www.lawofficesofbeverlywinstead.com to learn more about how the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead can help you evaluate your business and legal planning.

A growing business rarely looks exactly the same in September as it did in January.Revenue may have changed. You may hav...
09/03/2026

A growing business rarely looks exactly the same in September as it did in January.

Revenue may have changed. You may have added employees or contractors, taken on new obligations, changed how owners are compensated, expanded operations, or started thinking more seriously about what comes next.

That is why the months before Q4 are a valuable time to review—not assume.

Consider asking:

• Are your books and supporting records current enough to give you a clear year-to-date financial picture?
• Where applicable, do your estimated tax payments and withholding still reflect what you reasonably expect for the year?
• Has growth changed the way your business is staffed—and have worker classifications been reviewed carefully?
• Do your ownership documents and business agreements still reflect how the company actually operates today?
• If something happened to you or another key owner, is there a clear plan for business continuity and decision-making?
• Are there tax, legal, or succession issues that would be better addressed before year-end rather than after it?

Strong planning is not about reacting to December.

It is about identifying what has changed while there is still time to make informed decisions.

If your business has evolved this year, your planning should evolve with it. Book a consultation with Beverly Winstead to discuss the tax and legal issues that deserve your attention before Q4.

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09/03/2026

UPDATE: Being BOLD paid off! 🙌🏾💪🏾

Remember that 4+ year IRS case I brought with me to the IRS Tax Forum in Orlando?

Well… I found someone at the IRS who listened to the situation, agreed that the case needs attention, and has offered to personally review it and help get it assigned to someone who can move it forward. 🎯

Is the case finished yet? Nope.

But after FOUR YEARS of pushing, following up, and refusing to let this case fall through the cracks, we finally have some movement! 🙌🏾

Sometimes advocacy means sending another letter.
Sometimes it means making another phone call.
And sometimes it means showing up at an IRS Tax Forum and saying, “I need somebody to look at this!” 😂

I tell my clients all the time: I can’t promise the outcome, but I can promise I’m going to advocate for you.

This week, being persistent — and a little bold — paid off. 💼🔥

Got an IRS problem that just won’t go away? Let’s talk.

📞 (410) 376-1234

For calendar-year partnerships and S corporations that timely requested a filing extension, September 15 is the federal ...
09/02/2026

For calendar-year partnerships and S corporations that timely requested a filing extension, September 15 is the federal extended filing deadline.

That means September 15th is the deadline to file:

• Form 1065 for partnerships
• Form 1120-S for S corporations
• The applicable Schedules K-1 for partners or shareholders

An extension gave your business more time to file—but now that extended deadline is here.

If there are still questions, missing records, or unresolved tax issues, don’t ignore them because the date is approaching.

Need guidance on a business tax matter? Speak with the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead.

📞 410-376-1234
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09/01/2026

POV: When you have to bring the tax return TO the IRS to get the IRS to process the tax return. 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

📍 I’m in Orlando for the IRS Tax Forum, getting the latest tax updates, connecting with the IRS, and advocating for my clients.

Today’s mission? A case I’ve been working on for OVER FOUR YEARS just trying to get an amended tax return processed.

FOUR. YEARS. 😩

You would think the agency responsible for processing tax returns would know how to… process the tax return! 😂 But here we are!

Sometimes being a tax attorney means refusing to give up and taking the problem straight to the source. 💼✈️

Is your tax professional going the extra mile for you?

📞 Tax problems? Let’s talk: (410) 376-1234

A part-time job, paid internship, or side gig can give a college student valuable experience, and new tax responsibiliti...
08/31/2026

A part-time job, paid internship, or side gig can give a college student valuable experience, and new tax responsibilities.

Working does not automatically mean a student can no longer be claimed as a dependent. However, the student may need to file their own federal tax return depending on their income, filing status, and the type of income received. A student may also choose to file to recover federal income tax withheld from a paycheck.

Students with $400 or more in net self-employment earnings generally must file a return and may owe self-employment tax, even when a parent claims them as a dependent. A student’s earned income is reported on the student’s return, not added to the parent’s income.

A first job is also a good time for a first tax conversation.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead for guidance based on your family’s circumstances.

A family business becomes a lasting legacy when the next generation is prepared to lead, not simply expected to inherit....
08/29/2026

A family business becomes a lasting legacy when the next generation is prepared to lead, not simply expected to inherit.

During National Black Business Month, Black-owned family businesses can strengthen continuity by:

• Introducing future leaders to operations and finances early
• Defining roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority
• Documenting ownership and succession plans
• Keeping business and personal finances properly separated
• Coordinating the succession plan with estate planning
• Reviewing potential tax consequences before transferring ownership

Ownership transfers through a sale, gift, or inheritance can create different legal and tax considerations, so planning should begin well before the founder steps away. Business interests may also form part of the owner’s taxable estate.

Preparing the next generation is not only about passing down a company. It is about transferring knowledge, responsibility, and a clear plan for protecting what the family has built.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead for guidance tailored to your business and family.

We’re pleased to introduce Belén, our Case Management Coordinator.An Argentine lawyer with experience in financial regul...
08/28/2026

We’re pleased to introduce Belén, our Case Management Coordinator.

An Argentine lawyer with experience in financial regulation, corporate law, compliance, and legal operations, Belén brings both legal knowledge and a strong sense of organization to our team.

Before joining the firm, she served as Legal Counsel at HSBC Bank Argentina and worked in private practice advising clients on financial regulatory and compliance matters.

At the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead, Belén helps keep client matters moving forward through thoughtful case coordination, document management, workflow support, client communication, and deadline tracking.

Working remotely from New Zealand, she also brings a valuable international perspective to the firm—along with the attention to detail, responsiveness, and professionalism that help create a seamless experience for our clients.

We’re excited to have Belén as part of the team and look forward to the impact she will continue to make.

This Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate Black women who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and shaping leg...
08/26/2026

This Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate Black women who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and shaping legacies for generations to come.

Their leadership strengthens families, communities, and industries, but lasting success also requires the right legal, tax, and estate-planning foundation.

From choosing the right business structure to protecting assets and preparing for succession, thoughtful planning can help turn today’s achievements into tomorrow’s legacy.

Here’s to the women breaking barriers, building with purpose, and creating paths for those who follow.

An LLC can provide a formal structure for ownership and operations, but it is not automatically the right choice for eve...
08/23/2026

An LLC can provide a formal structure for ownership and operations, but it is not automatically the right choice for every business. Forming an LLC also does not determine how the business will be taxed federally. Depending on its ownership and elections, an LLC may be treated as part of its owner’s return, a partnership, or a corporation.

Before forming an entity, consider your income, risks, ownership plans, administrative responsibilities, and long-term goals.

Your business may have started on the side, but it still deserves a serious plan.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead for guidance based on your business and circumstances.

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