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

Portability allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused federal gift and estate tax exemption amount toward his

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist

When a couple is going through a divorce, taxes are probably not foremost in their minds. But without proper planning

If your small business is planning for payroll next year, be aware that the “Social Security wage base” is increasing.

Typically, an estate plan includes accommodations for your spouse, children, grandchildren and even future generations. But you may overlook some

Whether it’s a smart phone, tablet or laptop, mobile devices have become the constant companions of today’s employees. And this

The IRS has announced its 2021 cost-of-living adjustments to tax amounts that might affect you. Many increased to account for

Are you wondering if the passive activity loss rules affect business ventures you’re engaged in — or might engage in?

If you invest in mutual funds, be aware of some potential pitfalls involved in buying and selling shares. Surprise sales

You may view your will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. But other documents can complement it. For example,

October 15 is the deadline for individual taxpayers who extended their 2019 tax returns. (The original April 15 filing deadline

Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid

Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a

President Trump and the Republican Congress plan to act swiftly to make broad changes to the United States — including

Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks — especially if you’re upper-income, married, and you and your

The nationwide price of gas is slightly higher than it was a year ago and the 2025 optional standard mileage

Traditional estate planning strategies generally are based on the assumption that all family members involved are U.S. citizens. However, if

Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) —

It’s not uncommon for people who live in states with high income taxes to relocate to states with more favorable

To help make sure you don’t miss any important 2025 deadlines, we’re providing this summary of when various tax-related forms,

Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks — especially if you’re upper-income, married, and you and your

A revocable trust — sometimes known as a “living trust” — can provide significant benefits. They include the ability to

Although the national price of gas is a bit lower than it was a year ago, the optional standard mileage

  According to the Pew Research Center, nearly a quarter (23%) of U.S. children under the age of 18 live