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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
The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not fully understand
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to
Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep
If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your
If you have a family member who’s disabled, financial and estate planning can be tricky. You don’t want to jeopardize
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate,
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax
To ensure that a trust operates as intended, it’s critical to appoint a trustee that you can count on to
You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated
Many estate planning techniques are intended to minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family
Over the last several years, virtual currency has become increasingly popular. Bitcoin is the most widely recognized form of virtual
A common estate planning mistake is to designate a minor as beneficiary — or contingent beneficiary — of a life
If you own a business and have a child in high school or college, hiring him or her for the
Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
Most businesses approach technology as an evolving challenge. You don’t want to overspend on bells and whistles you’ll never fully
It’s not uncommon for businesses to sometimes generate tax losses. But the losses that can be deducted are limited by
When school lets out, kids participate in a wide variety of summer activities. If one of the activities your child
With the filing date for 2017 in the rearview mirror for most businesses and individuals, the last thing they probably
Employees don’t always fill out their W-4 forms accurately. For example, some may wrongly write “exempt” on the withholding portion
At this time of year, a summer vacation is on many people’s minds. If you travel for business, combining a