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

If you’re concerned about the impact of transfer taxes on your gifts, consider making “net gifts” to your loved ones.

If you’re in business for yourself as a sole proprietor, or you’re planning to start a business, you need to

April 18, 2022, is the deadline for filing your federal income tax return. Keep in mind that the gift tax

Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades and the rules surrounding them have changed many times. What

If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your

Designing an estate plan can be a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you want to preserve as much

Many tax limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of them have increased for 2022.

A primary purpose of estate planning is to ensure that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes after you

The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years. In an August 2021

It’s difficult for many people to think about their mortality, so it’s not surprising to learn that many put off

Do you want to sell commercial or investment real estate that has appreciated significantly? One way to defer a tax

Does your college-aged child have a basic estate plan? In more cases than not, the answer is “no.” The good

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject

The IRS recently announced that it’ll increase the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of

The best laid plans can go awry. After your death, events may transpire that you hadn’t anticipated or couldn’t have

Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on

The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 15 for individuals and businesses so it’s a good time to

For many business owners, estate planning and succession planning go hand in hand. As the owner of a closely held

The downturn in the stock market may have caused the value of your retirement account to decrease. But if you

Businesses should be aware that they may be responsible for issuing more information reporting forms for 2022 because more workers

Families that have children who are adopted, or stepchildren who haven’t been legally adopted, may face unique estate planning challenges.

Taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent may provide more than just personal satisfaction. You could also be eligible