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If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking
Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be
You’d be surprised how often people fail to disclose foreign assets to their estate planning advisors. They assume that these
If you’re thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2022, it’s important
Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2022, adoptive parents may be able
If you’re taking a second trip down the aisle, you may have different expectations than you did when you got
Many people have savings bonds that were purchased many years ago. Perhaps they were given to your children as gifts
These days, most businesses have some intangible assets. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex. What makes intangibles
You create an estate plan to meet technical objectives, such as minimizing gift and estate taxes and protecting your assets
The holiday season is here and many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets
The effects of inflation are all around. You’re probably paying more for gas, food, health care and other expenses than
Among the many decisions you’ll have to make as your estate plan is being drafted is who you will appoint
No one needs to remind business owners that the cost of employee health care benefits keeps going up. One way
How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s next year — or other retirement plans? In Notice
Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on
If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick
Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create
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