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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

The IRS has provided guidance to employers regarding the recent presidential action to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that existing home sales and prices are up nationwide,

With the federal gift and estate tax exemption now at a record high $11.58 million for 2020, most estates aren’t

As you’re probably aware, President Trump signed an executive memorandum on August 8 creating a payroll tax deferral. The development

Many companies are struggling as a result of shutdowns and restructurings during the COVID-19 crisis. To add insult to injury,

Has your organization laid off employees this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but you plan to rehire some of

A federal trial court recently invalidated several provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) temporary regulations implementing the paid

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

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made changes to excess business losses. This includes some changes that

Under current law, 100% bonus depreciation will be phased out in steps for property placed in service in calendar years

If you’re getting close to retirement, you may wonder: Are my Social Security benefits going to be taxed? And if

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, students are going back to school this fall, either remotely, in-person or under a hybrid schedule.

Payable-on-death (POD) and transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts are attractive estate planning tools because they allow assets to pass directly to named

If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to

If you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the amount you owe may be affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill

Make no mistake, serving as an executor (or a “personal representative” in some states) is an honor. But the title

The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal

The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement. Beginning with payments made

As its name suggests, a living trust (also known as a revocable trust) is in effect while you’re alive. It’s

Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little

The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate federal income tax system that bears some resemblance to the regular federal

As the federal gift and estate tax exemption increases, the number of families affected by gift and estate tax liability

The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced significant tax changes that could affect families across the country. While