CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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 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

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2021. Keep

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2021? Resolutions usually take the form of personal goals like eating healthier

On December 27, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), which provides pandemic relief, as well as

Are you considering replacing a car that you’re using in your business? There are several tax implications to keep in

If you own a business, you may wonder if you’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Sometimes

Many businesses are closed or are limiting third-party access as COVID-19 surges across the United States. These restrictions could still

As President-elect Joe Biden moves forward with the transition and prepares for the inauguration next month, you may be wondering

The year 2020 has taught businesses many lessons. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by drastic changes to

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to

Are you thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2020? If so,

According to literature, the “seven deadly sins” are lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy and pride. Although individuals may be

By now, some businesses have completed their 2021 budgets while others are still crunching numbers and scrutinizing line items. As