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

Back in late 2019, the first significant legislation addressing retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up

A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a powerful tool for financing health care expenses while supplementing your other retirement

The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions and other payers that filed certain returns with information that

There are many rules that can potentially apply to the sale of business property. Thus, to simplify discussion, let’s assume

Like many people, you may have dreamed of turning a hobby into a regular business. You won’t have any tax

Estate planning experts usually cite the need to include advance health care directives in a comprehensive estate plan. But there

If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and

If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and

In some cases, homeowners decide to move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If

Adding a new partner in a partnership has several financial and legal implications. Let’s say you and your partners are

Estate tax planning can become complicated when multiple parties are involved. For example, you may be concerned about providing assets

The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been