J. James Duggan practices in the areas of taxation, probate, estate planning, real estate and corporate law.
Mr. Duggan holds an LL.M. in Taxation Law from the University of Florida School of Law and a J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was Articles Editor of the South Carolina Law Review.
Mr. Duggan received his undergraduate degree in business administration, magna cum laude, from The Citadel, where he served as a member of the Honor Court and the Summerall Guards.
Career Highlights
· Certified Specialist in Taxation Law
· Former Associate Probate Judge for Charleston County
News
Nexsen Pruet Relocates Charleston Office To Victoria Center
Nexsen Pruet, LLC has relocated its Charleston office to Victoria Center, a 72,000-square-foot Class-A building located in the heart of downtown.
Publications
Client Alert: 2010 Tax Act Provides Portability to Reduce the Estate Taxes Paid by Couples
The IRS is offering a new way for surviving spouses to reduce their estate tax bill if their spouse passed away after December 31, 2010.
Client Alert: The Taxation Treatment of Employer-Provided Cell Phones
The Internal Revenue Service has issued long-awaited guidance that clarifies the taxation treatment of employer-provided cell phones or other similar telecommunications equipment.
Client Alert: A Low Cost Option to Voluntarily Reclassify Workers
In September, The IRS announced the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), a voluntary initiative allowing taxpayers the opportunity to change the prospective classification of their workers at a low cost. Taxpayers seeking to apply to the VCSP for the fourth quarter of 2011 must act quickly to meet the initial deadlines set by the IRS.
Top 10 Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Broad Overview of Estate Planning
Estate planning is more than just the preparation of a Will. A comprehensive estate plan is an essential component of a client's overall financial plan.
Planning a Reverse Exchange
This article explains the sweeping new law that now allows reverse tax deferred exchanges for the sale of real estate.
How to Sell Your Real Estate without Paying Any Tax
The technique is referred to as a tax-free like-kind exchange and has been used successfully for decades.
Civic & Professional Memberships
· Charleston Habitat for Humanity
· Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
· South Carolina Bar