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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,

The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This benefit

If you’re putting aside money for college or other educational expenses, consider a tax-advantaged 529 savings plan. Also known as

Operating a business as an S corporation may provide many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation

If you’re like many people, you’ve worked hard to accumulate a large nest egg in your traditional IRA (including a

Federal estate tax liability is no longer an issue for many families, now that the gift and estate tax exemption

Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are gaining popularity. But many businesses, consumers, employees and investors are still confused

In the past few months, many businesses and employers nationwide have received “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Years ago, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income

You probably don’t have to be told about the need for a will. But do you know what provisions should

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a final rule which should make it easier for smaller businesses to

When drafting your estate plan, you and your attorney must account for what happens to your children and your assets

Working from home has its perks. Not only can you skip the commute, but you also might be eligible to