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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
Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting your cash flow, shrinking the
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as
As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law,
If you’re a parent with a college-bound child, you may be concerned about being able to fund future tuition and
You’ve likely spent a lot of time working with your advisor to plan your estate. While documents such as your
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. Keep
Married couples may not be able to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work
The “sandwich generation” is a large segment of the population. These are people who find themselves caring for both their
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