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

  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act eliminates some of the tax-revenue-generating provisions included in a previous

  The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many Americans’ finances. Here are some answers to questions you may have right

  If you have outstanding loans to your children, grandchildren or other family members, consider forgiving those loans to take

  The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the repayment deadline for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) borrowers that wish to

  As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, your business may be using independent contractors to keep costs low.

  The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused the value of some retirement accounts to decrease because of the stock market

  In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many employers have closed all or parts of their operations —

  The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected the global economy. Companies of all sizes in all industries are

  The IRS recently issued Notice 2020-23, expanding on previously issued guidance extending certain tax filing and payment deadlines in

  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, contains several tax-related

  The law providing relief due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic contains a beneficial change in the tax rules for

  Congress and the Trump administration have struck a deal on another piece of legislation, the latest in a series

If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse

If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a

Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax

If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to

If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,

For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their

On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what

When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for

Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you

The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at

Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may