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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
Does your college-aged child have a basic estate plan? In more cases than not, the answer is “no.” The good
Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject
Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject
The IRS recently announced that it’ll increase the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of
The best laid plans can go awry. After your death, events may transpire that you hadn’t anticipated or couldn’t have
Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on
The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 15 for individuals and businesses so it’s a good time to
For many business owners, estate planning and succession planning go hand in hand. As the owner of a closely held
The downturn in the stock market may have caused the value of your retirement account to decrease. But if you
Businesses should be aware that they may be responsible for issuing more information reporting forms for 2022 because more workers
Families that have children who are adopted, or stepchildren who haven’t been legally adopted, may face unique estate planning challenges.
Taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent may provide more than just personal satisfaction. You could also be eligible
Like many business owners, you might also own highly appreciated business or investment real estate. Fortunately, there’s an effective tax
Yes, there’s still time to make 2016 contributions to your IRA. The deadline for such contributions is April 18, 2017.
Although probate can be time consuming and expensive, perhaps its biggest downside is that it’s public — anyone who’s interested
The federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or
It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support their aging parents. If you’re in this position, you might qualify
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your
Most business owners spend a lifetime building their business. And when it comes to succession, they face the difficult decision
Many business owners are accustomed to running the whole show. But as your company grows, you’ll likely be better off
Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short
As you file your 2016 return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the
Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard
Because restricted gifts have stringent rules attached, they can be difficult for not-for-profits to manage and account for. How, then,