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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’re in line to inherit property from a parent or other loved one, it’s critical to understand the basis
Contingent liabilities reflect amounts that your business might owe if a specific “triggering” event happens in the future. Sometimes companies
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is the first significant retirement-related legislation in more than a
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here
Traditional estate planning strategies generally are based on the assumption that all family members involved are U.S. citizens. However, if
Before you jump headfirst into the year-end financial reporting process, review the role independent audit committees play in providing investors
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2020 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related
This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business decreased
Many taxpayers make charitable gifts — because they’re generous and they want to save money on their federal tax bills.
Virtually everyone needs an estate plan, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Even though each person’s situation is unique, general
The IRS announced it is opening the 2019 individual income tax return filing season on January 27. Even if you
A significant law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. If your small
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