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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
The beneficiary defective inheritor’s trust (BDIT) allows you to enjoy the benefits of a traditional trust without giving up control
By and large, today’s employees expect employers to offer a tax-advantaged retirement plan. A 401(k) is an obvious choice to
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal
In a much-anticipated ruling that confounded the expectations of many court watchers, the U.S. Supreme Court has given state and
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced most ordinary-income tax rates for individuals, it didn’t change long-term capital
The most effective estate planning strategies often involve the use of irrevocable trusts. But what if you’re uncomfortable placing your
Funny thing about customers: They can keep you in business — but they can also put you out of it.
Identity theft isn’t just a consumer problem. Criminals steal the identities of businesses, too. In addition to filing fraudulent tax
Of course, you expect the declarations in your will to be carried out, as required by law. Usually, that’s exactly
It’s easy to get frustrated when an employee is failing to produce the volume or quality of work you’re looking
Every year is a journey for a business. You begin with a set of objectives for the months ahead, probably
Many Americans relocate to another state when they retire. If you’re thinking about such a move, state and local taxes