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Businesses that own commercial real property may be sitting on an overlooked treasure chest of tax savings — and a
Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on
Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary
Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also
A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that
If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the
Do you hold assets such as overseas real estate, foreign bank accounts or investments in international markets? Properly addressing foreign
Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations. If it includes
If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for
Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust
The passive activity loss (PAL) rules may limit your ability to deduct losses from a business structured as a limited
Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become increasingly popular among individuals and families who want to simplify their charitable giving while maximizing
With the April 15 tax filing deadline in the rearview mirror, you’re likely to turn your attention to other things.
When most people think about estate planning, they focus primarily on tangible assets, such as real estate, investments and personal
The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed
Life insurance can provide peace of mind. But if your estate is large enough that estate taxes are a concern,
If you operate your business as a C corporation, how you put money into your company — and how you
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously scheduled. But if
A family limited partnership (FLP) allows you to manage and protect your wealth while gradually transferring it to your children
Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA (or a combination
A new but temporary special depreciation allowance for qualified production property (QPP) was created by last year’s One Big Beautiful
A new tax-advantaged way to help children build up savings for the future was created by the One Big Beautiful
Choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions in the estate planning process. This person (or institution) will
If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you