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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 IRS has released final regulations and another round of proposed regs for the first-year 100% bonus depreciation deduction. The
Traditionally, trusts used in estate planning contain “Crummey” withdrawal powers to ensure that contributions qualify for the annual gift tax
Hidden assets can be an issue in a variety of contexts — from divorce to bankruptcy to fraud. An acrimonious
Do you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a low tax cost? The easiest way is
In addition to the difficult personal issues that divorce entails, several tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that
A primary estate planning goal for most people is to hold on to as much of their wealth as possible
If philanthropy is an important part of your estate planning legacy, consider taking steps to ensure that your donations are
Everyone needs to plan for retirement. But as a business owner, you face a distinctive challenge in that you must
If you’re a small business owner or you’re involved in a start-up, you may want to set up a tax-favored
If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must
If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must
One of the primary goals of estate planning is to put in writing how you want your wealth distributed to