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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
After two years of no increases, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an
Although your will or revocable trust governs the distribution of many or most of your assets, certain assets — such
You may pay out a bundle in out-of-pocket medical costs each year. But can you deduct them on your tax
If you’re married and have children from a previous marriage plus children or stepchildren from your current marriage, your family
If you’re paying back college loans for yourself or your children, you may wonder if you can deduct the interest
Hopefully, you already have a sound estate plan in place to protect the interests of your heirs and minimize potential
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2022. Keep
If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to
Low interest rates and other factors have caused global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to reach new highs in 2021,
Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there
Effective October 1, 2021, Florida employers to report newly retained independent contractors to Florida Department of Revenue* A new law
As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash
Inventory is a prime target for fraud schemes, second only to cash. Retailers, manufacturers and contractors are at risk for
Extra time to supply Affordable Care Act (ACA) statements. The IRS has extended the ACA information reporting due date to
Is your inventory being stolen by dishonest employees or customers? Inventory is a prime target for fraud schemes, second only
Educational institutions get extended penalty relief for tuition reporting change. The IRS has announced that it is extending previously granted
Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate to strengthen retirement savings. On Nov. 17, Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and
“Mailbox rule” reigns supreme. A federal district court dismissed a suit by married taxpayers who claimed they’d filed a timely,
Typically, much of the estate planning process focuses on money. But the most successful estate plans are founded on relationships.
Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits may be reduced or even eliminated
The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could result in major tax law changes in 2017.
Special tax benefits for military members. The IRS reminds service members that they may qualify for special tax benefits. These
What’s your status? An accurate tax return depends partly on using the right filing status. When one taxpayer’s living situation
Saving for retirement can be tough if you’re putting most of your money and time into operating a small