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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
Back in late 2019, the first significant legislation addressing retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up
A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a powerful tool for financing health care expenses while supplementing your other retirement
The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions and other payers that filed certain returns with information that
There are many rules that can potentially apply to the sale of business property. Thus, to simplify discussion, let’s assume
Like many people, you may have dreamed of turning a hobby into a regular business. You won’t have any tax
Estate planning experts usually cite the need to include advance health care directives in a comprehensive estate plan. But there
If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and
If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and
In some cases, homeowners decide to move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If
Adding a new partner in a partnership has several financial and legal implications. Let’s say you and your partners are
Estate tax planning can become complicated when multiple parties are involved. For example, you may be concerned about providing assets
The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been
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