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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
Temporary regulations authorize more tax return information disclosures to the U.S. Census Bureau. The IRS has issued temporary regs that
Family business compensation found not reasonable. Businesses can deduct ordinary and necessary expenses, including reasonable compensation. In one case, the
Court cracks down on tax protestor. The U.S. Tax Court defines a tax protestor as a person making frivolous tax
When performing an audit, CPAs send confirmation letters to outside parties typically via the U.S. Postal Service in accordance with
Proposed regs would add new types of covered asset acquisitions for foreign tax credit limitation purposes. The IRS has proposed
Court ruling nixing Obamacare reimbursements is frozen until President-elect Trump takes office. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District
If you have unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the way you desire.
If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up
Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what
Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support
You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year
A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax