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

If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse

If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a

Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax

If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to

If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,

For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their

On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what

When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for

Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you

The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at

Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may