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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
Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your children and your assets when you die. But it’s equally important
If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t
As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable
An IRA is a popular vehicle to save for retirement, and it can also be a powerful estate planning tool.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced two depreciation-related breaks that are popular year-end tax planning tools for
If you’re an executive or other key employee, your employer may offer you a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan. As
Your estate plan shouldn’t be a static document. It needs to change as your life changes. Year end is the
Many employers offer coverage to employees’ domestic partners under their health care plans. If your organization does so, you need
For several years now, cloud computing has been touted as the perfect way for companies large and small to meet
A tried-and-true year end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies,
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created more than 100 new tax provisions — a staggering thought as you
If your estate includes forms of intellectual property (IP), such as patents and copyrights, it’s important to know how to