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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
The gift tax annual exclusion allows you to transfer up to $19,000 (for 2026) per beneficiary gift-tax-free, without tapping your
Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes
If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income
A Crummey trust provides a key tax benefit of an outright gift without some of the downsides. Although the mechanics
The IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns on January 26. This is about the
Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will
Planning for the end of life is never easy, but including your funeral and memorial wishes in your estate plan
Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at
A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust can be a valuable estate planning tool if you have a blended family.
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses,
Just because it’s December doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Consider implementing one or more