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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
For certain employers, particularly small businesses, introducing a retirement plan for employees may seem like a daunting task. The company
If you’re the owner of a small business, you may think of your tight-knit group of employees as a family.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes a provision that Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said should lead
Some of your medical expenses may be tax deductible, but only if you itemize deductions and have enough expenses to
Every year, when baseball season finally ends, a most valuable player (MVP) is named in each league. Not everyone agrees
Online shopping enables consumers to buy almost anything from the convenience of their own homes. But comfortable surroundings can lull
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good idea to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. At
Many people choose to pass assets to the next generation during life, whether to reduce the size of their taxable
If you hold significant real estate investments, tenancy-in-common (TIC) ownership can be a powerful, versatile estate planning tool. A TIC
Section 529 plans are a popular education-funding tool because of tax and other benefits. Two types are available: 1) prepaid
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA
For investors, fall is a good time to review year-to-date gains and losses. Not only can it help you assess