CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2021. Keep

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2021? Resolutions usually take the form of personal goals like eating healthier

On December 27, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), which provides pandemic relief, as well as

Are you considering replacing a car that you’re using in your business? There are several tax implications to keep in

If you own a business, you may wonder if you’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Sometimes

Many businesses are closed or are limiting third-party access as COVID-19 surges across the United States. These restrictions could still

As President-elect Joe Biden moves forward with the transition and prepares for the inauguration next month, you may be wondering

The year 2020 has taught businesses many lessons. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by drastic changes to

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to

Are you thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2020? If so,

According to literature, the “seven deadly sins” are lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy and pride. Although individuals may be

By now, some businesses have completed their 2021 budgets while others are still crunching numbers and scrutinizing line items. As

A living trust is one of the most versatile estate planning tools available. It offers a streamlined way to manage

Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will

When creating a will, most people focus on the big-ticket items — including who gets the house, the car and

Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added

If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill

Making sure your family will be able to locate your estate planning documents when needed is one of the most

Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income tax liability. Adding

The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

If you’re considering guaranteeing, or are asked to guarantee, a loan to your closely held corporation, it’s important to understand

Life insurance is often a cornerstone of estate planning, providing liquidity to cover estate taxes, debts or other obligations. However,

Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” contributions to

Among its numerous tax provisions, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated immediate deductions for research and experimental (R&E)