CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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 operate a small business, or you’re starting a new one, you probably know you need to keep records

Traditionally, spring and summer are popular times for selling a home. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a slowdown

Transferring a family business to the next generation requires a delicate balancing act. Estate and succession planning strategies aren’t always

Some companies are expected to report impairment losses in fiscal year 2020 because of the COVID-19 crisis. Depending on the

You may have good intentions in keeping a trust a secret from its beneficiaries. Perhaps you have concerns that, if

Using a revocable trust — sometimes referred to as a “living trust” — is a common estate planning strategy to

It’s often difficult for married couples to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work

Restaurants and entertainment venues have been hard hit by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of the tax breaks that

The economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is unprecedented and many taxpayers with student loans have been hard hit.

For business owners, succession planning is ideally a long-term project. You want to begin laying out a smooth ownership transition,

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused some people to contemplate their own mortality or that of a family member.

The U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which loosens several of the Paycheck

If you’re divorcing, it’s important to review your estate plan as early as possible, for two reasons: First, you may

We’ve reached the middle of the calendar year. So how are things going for your business? Conversationally you might say,

The U.S. Senate has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign into law, a broad package of reforms aimed

Is your business hiring this summer? If the employees come from certain “targeted groups,” you may be eligible for the

You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax

The record-high exemption amount currently in effect means that fewer families are affected by gift and estate taxes. As a

Can your business become more profitable without venturing out of its comfort zone? Of course! However, adding new products or

Many employers believe they’ve taken adequate steps to prevent employment discrimination. And yet, it happens. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

If federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to

Life insurance has long provided a source of liquidity to pay estate taxes and other expenses. But, with the estate

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to