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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
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to
Like so many things this year, the recommended practices for your annual end-of-the-year tax planning reflect the COVID-19 pandemic and
Do you buy or lease computer software to use in your business? Do you develop computer software for use in
The business use of websites is widespread. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t yet issued formal guidance on when Internet website
In some cases, investors have significant related expenses, such as the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals and clerical expenses.
Generally, the proceeds of your life insurance policy are included in your taxable estate. You can remove them by transferring
With the presidential election only weeks away, many people are beginning to pay closer attention to each candidate’s positions on
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2020. Keep
COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways, and some of the changes have tax implications. Here is basic information
What happens if illness, injury or age-related dementia renders you unable to make decisions or communicate your wishes regarding your
Wouldn’t it be great if your employees worked as if they owned the company? An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Today, many banks are working with struggling borrowers on loan modifications. Recent guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may