Press Releases from Koontz & Associates (11 total)
Attorney Jo Ann Koontz Reappointed to Sarasota County Bar Association Realtor-At …
Sarasota, FL – Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann M. Koontz has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee of the Sarasota County Bar Association and the Sarasota Association of Realtors. She will serve another two-year term.
Koontz is owner of Koontz & Associates, PL, a law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law and business law. She…
Koontz & Associates Law Firm Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Sarasota, Florid …
SARASOTA, FL – December marks the one-year anniversary of Koontz & Associates, PL, a Sarasota, Florida-based law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law, and business law, among other areas of practice.
“Thanks to our great clients, dedicated staff, and family and friends, we are proud to announce this important business milestone,” said Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz. “We are grateful…
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA Jo Ann Koontz Named Co-Chair of Bar Association …
SARASOTA, FL – Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz has been named co-chair of the Sarasota County Bar Association (SCBA) Real Property Steering Committee, along with attorney Michael J. Belle.
The Committee focuses on issues of interest to real estate law practitioners through luncheon meetings and seminars.
The SCBA is a voluntary organization of lawyers and judges who practice law and administer the judicial system in Sarasota County. Its…
Jo Ann Koontz Featured on Gail Shane & Friends Radio Show
SARASOTA, FL – Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz was a featured guest on Gail Shane & Friends, a community and real estate talk show which airs on WSRQ Talk Radio 106.9 FM and 1220 AM.
Her August 11, 2012, interview on short sales, debt settlement and their tax implications is archived on www.gailshane.com.
Gail Shane – the show’s creator, host and executive producer – is a Realtor Liaison with…
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA Jo Ann Koontz Discusses New IRS Requirements fo …
SARASOTA, FL – Complying with U.S. tax regulations has become more taxing for foreign individuals who are not eligible to obtain a social security number. New Internal Revenue Service requirements for foreign individuals requesting Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) are the topic of a recent blog posted by attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz on koontzassociates.com.
The new interim application requirements, announced June 2012, will remain in effect through…
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA Jo Ann Koontz Outlines Exemptions to Garnishmen …
It is the dream of every American to own a home someday; for many this dream becomes a complete nightmare. In today's economic climate, homeowners continue to lose their property to foreclosure. As if this weren’t painful and embarrassing enough, the lender can still come after them for the deficiency balance after they foreclose on the home.
A deficiency balance in a mortgage foreclosure is the difference between the outstanding balance…
Koontz & Associates Law Firm of Sarasota, Florida Launches Educational Blog
SARASOTA, FL – The law firm of Koontz & Associates, PL has launched an educational blog to inform readers on matters related to real estate transactions, business law, and federal and state tax law. The blogs will be posted on the law firm’s website, www.koontzassociates.com.
The first blog discusses new federal regulations aimed at speeding up the short sale process. Effective June 15, 2012, the new timelines will require Fannie Mae…
Sarasota, Florida Attorney and CPA Jo Ann Koontz Featured on Talk Credit Radio
SARASOTA, FL – Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz will be a featured guest on Talk Credit Radio, a weekly radio talk show hosted by consumer advocate Gerri Detweiler of Ultimate Credit Solutions Inc. in Sarasota. Koontz will discuss short sales, their tax implications and potential pitfalls.
The show will air 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19, on WSRQ 1220 AM and 106.9 FM in Sarasota. It will also…
Jo Ann Koontz to Speak at ‘Surviving 2012’ Workshop
SARASOTA, FL – Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz will speak at a “Surviving 2012 and Beyond” workshop at a joint meeting between the Financial Planning Association of the Suncoast and Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Koontz will discuss the complicated tax issues related to foreclosures, short sales and debt restructuring. The workshop will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., at the…
Koontz & Associates Law Firm Celebrates Launch in Sarasota, FL
The Koontz & Associates law firm celebrated its grand opening with a reception for clients, Realtors and mortgage professionals at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse in downtown Sarasota.
More than 125 guests stopped by to congratulate attorney and CPA Jo Ann Koontz, assistant attorney Jacqueline Meeker and the Koontz & Associates staff while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the company of prominent members of the real estate community.
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Jackie Meeker and…
Jo Ann Koontz Forms Koontz & Associates Law Firm in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL – Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz has formed Koontz & Associates, PL, a law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law, and business law, among other areas of practice.
An Ohio native, Koontz received her bachelor’s in Business Administration and her law degree from Ohio Northern University. She served locally with the law firms of Icard Merrill, then Yesner…
