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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 tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been
In a historically tenuous time to retain employees, small employers are particularly at risk. Whereas a large employer might be
The “stretch” IRA generally no longer exists. But if you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA, a properly
If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re
In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for
Precise language is critical in wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. A lack of clarity may be an invitation
If you’re getting ready to file your 2021 tax return, and your tax bill is more than you’d like, there
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax
One goal of estate planning is to avoid or minimize probate. This is particularly important if you own real estate
If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could
If you donated to charity last year, letters from the charities may have appeared in your mailbox recently acknowledging the
If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of
The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not fully understand
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to
Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep
If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your
If you have a family member who’s disabled, financial and estate planning can be tricky. You don’t want to jeopardize
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate,
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax
To ensure that a trust operates as intended, it’s critical to appoint a trustee that you can count on to
You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated