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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
Nearly everyone owns at least some digital assets, such as online bank and brokerage accounts, bill-paying services, cloud-based document storage,
If you have adopted children or unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
A widely circulated article about the COVID-19 pandemic, written by author Tomas Pueyo in March, described efforts to cope with
You may think of trusts as estate planning tools — vehicles for reducing taxes after your death. While trusts can
The extended federal income tax deadline is approaching. The IRS postponed until July 15 many payment and filing deadlines. The
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury had disbursed 160.4 million Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) as of May 31, 2020, according
As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take certain
Are you a multitasker? If so, you may appreciate an estate planning technique that can convert assets into a stream
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting not only the way many businesses operate, but also how they assess productivity. How can
The annual gift tax exclusion allows you to transfer up to $15,000 per beneficiary gift-tax-free for 2020, without tapping your
The CARES Act was enacted in an attempt to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things,
Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a
President Trump and the Republican Congress plan to act swiftly to make broad changes to the United States — including
Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks — especially if you’re upper-income, married, and you and your
The nationwide price of gas is slightly higher than it was a year ago and the 2025 optional standard mileage
Traditional estate planning strategies generally are based on the assumption that all family members involved are U.S. citizens. However, if
Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) —
It’s not uncommon for people who live in states with high income taxes to relocate to states with more favorable
To help make sure you don’t miss any important 2025 deadlines, we’re providing this summary of when various tax-related forms,
Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks — especially if you’re upper-income, married, and you and your
A revocable trust — sometimes known as a “living trust” — can provide significant benefits. They include the ability to
Although the national price of gas is a bit lower than it was a year ago, the optional standard mileage
According to the Pew Research Center, nearly a quarter (23%) of U.S. children under the age of 18 live