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Irrevocable trusts provide various estate planning benefits, such as reducing estate taxes and helping to ensure assets are distributed as

An advance payment is one received by a business before it provides whatever is being paid for. For federal income

If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one

The gift tax annual exclusion allows you to transfer up to $19,000 (for 2026) per beneficiary gift-tax-free, without tapping your

Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes

If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income

A Crummey trust provides a key tax benefit of an outright gift without some of the downsides. Although the mechanics

The IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns on January 26. This is about the

Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will

Planning for the end of life is never easy, but including your funeral and memorial wishes in your estate plan

Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to

Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at

A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust can be a valuable estate planning tool if you have a blended family.

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses,

Just because it’s December doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Consider implementing one or more

A living trust is one of the most versatile estate planning tools available. It offers a streamlined way to manage

Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will

When creating a will, most people focus on the big-ticket items — including who gets the house, the car and

Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added

If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill

Making sure your family will be able to locate your estate planning documents when needed is one of the most

Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income tax liability. Adding

The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

If you’re considering guaranteeing, or are asked to guarantee, a loan to your closely held corporation, it’s important to understand

Life insurance is often a cornerstone of estate planning, providing liquidity to cover estate taxes, debts or other obligations. However,

Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” contributions to