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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 have minor children, choosing a guardian to care for them should you die unexpectedly is one of the

“Tax day” is just around the corner. This year, the deadline for filing 2020 individual tax returns is Monday, May

Now that the federal gift and estate tax exemption has reached an inflation-adjusted $11.7 million for 2021, fewer estates are

Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial

Although much of estate planning deals with what happens after you die, it’s equally important to have a plan for

Even though the federal gift and estate tax exemption is currently very high ($11.7 million for 2021), there are families

President Biden recently announced his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan (AFP), the third step in his Build Back Better policy

President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in an April 28 address to Congress and in an 18-page fact

President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in an April 28 address to Congress and in an 18-page fact

One advantage of inheriting an IRA from your spouse is that you’re entitled to transfer the funds to a spousal

If you have a life insurance policy, you may want to ensure that the benefits your family will receive after

Are you considering buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business? If you choose a heavy sport

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