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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
If you have minor children, arguably the most important estate planning decision you need to make is choosing a guardian
A job description may seem like just so many words on a page or website. But those words have power.
The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for
The right entity choice can make a difference in the tax bill you owe for your business. Although S corporations
You can reduce taxes and save for retirement by contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan. If your employer offers a
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made only one change to the federal gift and estate tax regime, but
Year end can be a stressful time for those in ownership and management positions. Along with having to tackle myriad
By temporarily doubling the gift and estate tax exemption, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) opened a window of
The IRS recently issued its 2020 cost-of-living adjustments. With inflation remaining largely in check, many amounts increased slightly, and some
Are you charitably minded and have a significant amount of money in an IRA? If you’re age 70½ or older,
The first tax-filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a time of uncertainty for many businesses
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced individual income tax rates, but it left the 3.8% net investment income