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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

If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse

If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a

Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax

If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to

If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,

For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their

On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what

When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for

Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you

The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at

Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may