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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 gift tax annual exclusion allows you to transfer up to $19,000 (for 2026) per beneficiary gift-tax-free, without tapping your
Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes
If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income
A Crummey trust provides a key tax benefit of an outright gift without some of the downsides. Although the mechanics
The IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns on January 26. This is about the
Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will
Planning for the end of life is never easy, but including your funeral and memorial wishes in your estate plan
Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at
A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust can be a valuable estate planning tool if you have a blended family.
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses,
Just because it’s December doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Consider implementing one or more