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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
If you’re going through a divorce, you probably feel a little overwhelmed by all the legal and financial items you
On August 28, the IRS issued guidance that provides some explanation of how employers can defer withholding and remitting an
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the IRS recently issued Notice 2020-52. It offers sponsors of safe harbor 401(k) plans
On August 8, President Trump signed four executive actions, including a Presidential Memorandum to defer the employee’s portion of Social
If your business was fortunate enough to get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan taken out in connection with the
In the COVID-19 era, many parents are hiring nannies and babysitters because their daycare centers and summer camps have closed.
You may use a qualified disclaimer to refuse a bequest from a loved one. Doing so will cause an asset
While you probably don’t have any problems paying your tax bills, you may wonder: What happens in the event you
Did you recently file your federal tax return and were surprised to find you owed money? You might want to
If you own or manage a business with employees, you may be at risk for a severe tax penalty. It’s
You’ve probably seen it in the movies or on TV: A close-knit family gathers to find out what’s contained in
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter for goods
Temporary regulations authorize more tax return information disclosures to the U.S. Census Bureau. The IRS has issued temporary regs that
Family business compensation found not reasonable. Businesses can deduct ordinary and necessary expenses, including reasonable compensation. In one case, the
Court cracks down on tax protestor. The U.S. Tax Court defines a tax protestor as a person making frivolous tax
When performing an audit, CPAs send confirmation letters to outside parties typically via the U.S. Postal Service in accordance with
Proposed regs would add new types of covered asset acquisitions for foreign tax credit limitation purposes. The IRS has proposed
Court ruling nixing Obamacare reimbursements is frozen until President-elect Trump takes office. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District
If you have unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the way you desire.
If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up
Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what
Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support
You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year
A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax