CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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 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

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