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

Providing for the educational needs of your children, grandchildren and even future generations is an honorable estate planning objective. What

When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount

These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be

Let’s assume you have a legally valid will but you’ve decided that it should be revised because of a change

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign

When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want

Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year,

If you’re approaching retirement or have already retired, one of the biggest challenges is balancing the need to maintain your

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject

Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called

Personal items — which may have modest monetary value but significant sentimental value — may be more difficult to address

A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by