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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’ve probably heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you.

Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children or

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $160,200 for

There’s no shortage of online do-it-yourself (DIY) tools that promise to help you create an “estate plan.” But while these

The IRS recently issued its 2023 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. With inflation up significantly this year,

If you’re interested in investing in tax-free municipal bonds, you may wonder if they’re really free of taxes. While the

Are you planning to move to a different state? It may be due to a change in jobs, a desire

Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is one of the primary targets of the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act

IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report , but that’s little consolation

Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children or

Whether the economic climate is stable or volatile, one thing never changes: the need to protect your assets from risk.

Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in

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