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The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement.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