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 gift tax annual exclusion allows you to transfer up to $19,000 (for 2026) per beneficiary gift-tax-free, without tapping your

Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes

If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income

A Crummey trust provides a key tax benefit of an outright gift without some of the downsides. Although the mechanics

The IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns on January 26. This is about the

Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will

Planning for the end of life is never easy, but including your funeral and memorial wishes in your estate plan

Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to

Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at

A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust can be a valuable estate planning tool if you have a blended family.

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses,

Just because it’s December doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Consider implementing one or more

For many people, pets are more than just animals — they’re cherished members of the family. Yet, when it comes

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its budget reconciliation bill, dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Among other things,

Suppose your adult child or friend needs to borrow money. Maybe it’s to buy a first home or address a

Have you ever invested in a company only to see its stock value plummet? (This may become relevant in light

If you inherit assets after a loved one passes away, they often arrive with a valuable — but frequently misunderstood

Once your 2024 tax return is in the hands of the IRS, you may be tempted to clear out file

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement of global tariffs caught businesses, as well as foreign countries and worldwide financial markets, off

When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next

When estate planning, it’s common for parents to leave their primary residence or a vacation home to their children. While

Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best

Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction

If you’ve given a significant financial gift to a family member, you may wonder whether you’re required to file a