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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
Time to get empowered. The IRS is reminding businesses that a number of special tax benefits are still available in
When a married couple lives in a community property state, the money earned and property acquired by either spouse during
Audit season is just around the corner for calendar-year companies. With external audits, preparation can help facilitate field work, lower
IRA distributions were taxable. A man took nearly $45,000 in withdrawals from his wife’s IRA during their divorce “out of
Court finds properties weren’t worthless or abandoned. The sole shareholder of an S corporation claimed net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks
Bill would allow vets to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The U.S. House is considering the “Veterans TRICARE Choice
Payroll tax penalty imposed. A person responsible for collecting and paying payroll tax can be held personally liable for willfully
In order to take advantage of two important depreciation tax breaks for business assets, you must place the assets in
Donations to qualified charities are generally fully deductible, and they may be the easiest deductible expense to time to your
When planning their estates, many people agonize over the negative impact their wealth might have on their children. To address
Taxpayers may challenge IRS expert’s valuation in gift tax case. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has
Tax deferral denied despite lack of prearranged plan for related-party transaction. Sec. 1031 allows capital gains to be deferred when