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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

Most companies wouldn’t go into business without some basic types of insurance in place, such as property coverage and a

Payable-on-death (POD) accounts provide a quick, simple and inexpensive way to transfer assets outside of probate. They can be used

IRS issues guidance on new bonus depreciation rules The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly expands bonus depreciation

If you’re a business owner, be aware that a recent tax law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one

If you’re self-employed and work out of an office in your home, you may be entitled to home office deductions.

If you own a home, the interest you pay on your home mortgage may provide a tax break. However, many

No one said estate planning is easy, and this is especially true if you have a “blended family.” The good

In late 2019, the first substantial legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up

Do you conduct your business as a sole proprietorship or as a wholly owned limited liability company (LLC)? If so,

If you’re a parent, or if you’re planning on having children, you know that it’s expensive to pay for their

Whether you’re moving to another country for work-related reasons, retirement or simply want an opportunity to experience a new culture,

Roughly half of CFOs believe an economic recession will hit by the end of 2020, and about three-quarters expect a

Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on

If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick

Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create

Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your

Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary

Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also

A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that

If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the

Do you hold assets such as overseas real estate, foreign bank accounts or investments in international markets? Properly addressing foreign

Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations. If it includes

If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for

Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust