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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
Congress has passed the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic that has haunted
This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business decreased
The Biden administration has announced several reforms to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to bring greater relief to the
Life insurance has long provided a source of liquidity to pay estate taxes and other expenses. Even though for many
If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities may be appearing in your mailbox acknowledging your 2020 donations.
A number of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2021. Some
As a formal estate planning term, “tangible personal property” likely won’t elicit much emotion from you or your loved ones.
Many people are more concerned about their 2020 tax bills right now than they are about their 2021 tax situations.
To gift or not to gift? It’s a deceptively complex question. The temporary doubling of the federal gift and estate
If you have a traditional IRA or tax-deferred retirement plan account, you probably know that you must take required minimum
Your estate plan may include several different trusts. The reason is that various types of trusts can accomplish a myriad
The massive economic stimulus and government spending law, which was signed on December 27, 2020, extends several energy-related tax breaks.
Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on
If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick
Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create
Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary
Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also
A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that
If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the
Do you hold assets such as overseas real estate, foreign bank accounts or investments in international markets? Properly addressing foreign
Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations. If it includes
If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for
Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust