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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
Providing for the educational needs of your children, grandchildren and even future generations is an honorable estate planning objective. What
When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount
These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be
Let’s assume you have a legally valid will but you’ve decided that it should be revised because of a change
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want
Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year,
If you’re approaching retirement or have already retired, one of the biggest challenges is balancing the need to maintain your
Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject
Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called
Personal items — which may have modest monetary value but significant sentimental value — may be more difficult to address
A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by
The passive activity loss (PAL) rules may limit your ability to deduct losses from a business structured as a limited
Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become increasingly popular among individuals and families who want to simplify their charitable giving while maximizing
With the April 15 tax filing deadline in the rearview mirror, you’re likely to turn your attention to other things.
When most people think about estate planning, they focus primarily on tangible assets, such as real estate, investments and personal
The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed
Life insurance can provide peace of mind. But if your estate is large enough that estate taxes are a concern,
If you operate your business as a C corporation, how you put money into your company — and how you
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously scheduled. But if
A family limited partnership (FLP) allows you to manage and protect your wealth while gradually transferring it to your children
Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA (or a combination
A new but temporary special depreciation allowance for qualified production property (QPP) was created by last year’s One Big Beautiful