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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

Last year you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs as part of your estate

Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) are sometimes regarded as the “no-brainer” first choice for high-income small-business owners who don’t currently have

Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater

Sharing your wealth with a favorite charity can benefit those in need and reduce your taxable estate. In addition, your

The Section 199 deduction is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “manufacturers’ deduction.”

Was a college student in your family last year? Or were you a student yourself? You may be eligible for

“I’m taking a sick day!” This familiar refrain usually is uttered with just cause, but not always. What if there

It’s crucial to review and update your estate plan in light of significant life changes or new tax laws. It’s

Investment interest — interest on debt used to buy assets held for investment, such as margin debt used to buy

At the beginning of the year, many people decide they’re going to get in the best shape of their lives.

Bonus depreciation allows businesses to recover the costs of depreciable property more quickly by claiming additional first-year depreciation for qualified

While it’s natural to set up trusts in the state where you live, you may be losing out on significant