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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

The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years. In an August 2021

It’s difficult for many people to think about their mortality, so it’s not surprising to learn that many put off

Do you want to sell commercial or investment real estate that has appreciated significantly? One way to defer a tax

After two years of no increases, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an

Although your will or revocable trust governs the distribution of many or most of your assets, certain assets — such

You may pay out a bundle in out-of-pocket medical costs each year. But can you deduct them on your tax

If you’re married and have children from a previous marriage plus children or stepchildren from your current marriage, your family

If you’re paying back college loans for yourself or your children, you may wonder if you can deduct the interest

Hopefully, you already have a sound estate plan in place to protect the interests of your heirs and minimize potential

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2022. Keep

If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to

Low interest rates and other factors have caused global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to reach new highs in 2021,

Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there

Effective October 1, 2021, Florida employers to report newly retained independent contractors to Florida Department of Revenue* A new law

As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash

Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to

Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These

If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting your cash flow, shrinking the

An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves

The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as

As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law,

If you’re a parent with a college-bound child, you may be concerned about being able to fund future tuition and

You’ve likely spent a lot of time working with your advisor to plan your estate. While documents such as your