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

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)

In many parts of the country, summer is peak season for selling a home. If you’re planning to put your

In a world that’s increasingly paperless, you’re likely becoming accustomed to conducting a variety of transactions digitally. But when it

One common configuration of employee benefits today is a cafeteria plan with options for pretax contributions that include a health

“That’s just the cost of doing business.” You’ve probably heard this expression many times. It’s true that, to invoke another

  If you received a large refund after filing your 2017 income tax return, you’re probably enjoying the influx of

The bookkeeper is one of any company’s most trusted employees. Unfortunately, that trust isn’t always deserved. Bookkeepers — particularly those

The summer months are almost here and, with them, the prospect of many employers offering unpaid internships to high school

Now that small businesses and their owners have filed their 2017 income tax returns (or filed for an extension), it’s

What 2017 tax records can you toss once you’ve filed your 2017 return? The answer is simple: none. You need

If you want to preserve as much wealth as possible for your children, but you leave property to your spouse

Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances. But sometimes it may be too good to be true. While inherited property

Every business owner launches his or her company wanting to be successful. But once you get out there, it usually