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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
If you’re a parent or grandparent with college-bound children, you may want to save to fund future education costs. Here
If your small business has a retirement plan, and even if it doesn’t, you may see changes and benefits from
One of your primary estate planning goals may be to pass as much of your wealth to your family as
If you have a child or grandchild in college — congratulations! To help pay for the expenses, many parents and
Family-owned businesses face distinctive challenges when it comes to succession planning. For example, it’s important to address the distinction between
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable tax credit that helped employers that kept workers on staff during the
Many people include health care powers of attorney or advance directives in their estate plans so they have some influence
If you own a home and rent it to a relative, you may be surprised to find out there could
On December 23, 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The sprawling year-end spending “omnibus” package includes two
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2023. Keep
A smart estate plan should leave no doubt as to your intentions. Writing a letter of instruction can go a
As you may know, you can’t keep funds in your traditional IRA indefinitely. You have to start taking withdrawals from