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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)
The beneficiary defective inheritor’s trust (BDIT) allows you to enjoy the benefits of a traditional trust without giving up control
By and large, today’s employees expect employers to offer a tax-advantaged retirement plan. A 401(k) is an obvious choice to
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal
In a much-anticipated ruling that confounded the expectations of many court watchers, the U.S. Supreme Court has given state and
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced most ordinary-income tax rates for individuals, it didn’t change long-term capital
The most effective estate planning strategies often involve the use of irrevocable trusts. But what if you’re uncomfortable placing your
Funny thing about customers: They can keep you in business — but they can also put you out of it.
Identity theft isn’t just a consumer problem. Criminals steal the identities of businesses, too. In addition to filing fraudulent tax
Of course, you expect the declarations in your will to be carried out, as required by law. Usually, that’s exactly
It’s easy to get frustrated when an employee is failing to produce the volume or quality of work you’re looking
Every year is a journey for a business. You begin with a set of objectives for the months ahead, probably
Many Americans relocate to another state when they retire. If you’re thinking about such a move, state and local taxes