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

If you’re divorcing, it’s important to review your estate plan as early as possible, for two reasons: First, you may

We’ve reached the middle of the calendar year. So how are things going for your business? Conversationally you might say,

The U.S. Senate has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign into law, a broad package of reforms aimed

Is your business hiring this summer? If the employees come from certain “targeted groups,” you may be eligible for the

You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax

The record-high exemption amount currently in effect means that fewer families are affected by gift and estate taxes. As a

Can your business become more profitable without venturing out of its comfort zone? Of course! However, adding new products or

Many employers believe they’ve taken adequate steps to prevent employment discrimination. And yet, it happens. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

If federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to

Life insurance has long provided a source of liquidity to pay estate taxes and other expenses. But, with the estate

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to