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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
Last year you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs as part of your estate
Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) are sometimes regarded as the “no-brainer” first choice for high-income small-business owners who don’t currently have
Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater
Sharing your wealth with a favorite charity can benefit those in need and reduce your taxable estate. In addition, your
The Section 199 deduction is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “manufacturers’ deduction.”
Was a college student in your family last year? Or were you a student yourself? You may be eligible for
“I’m taking a sick day!” This familiar refrain usually is uttered with just cause, but not always. What if there
It’s crucial to review and update your estate plan in light of significant life changes or new tax laws. It’s
Investment interest — interest on debt used to buy assets held for investment, such as margin debt used to buy
At the beginning of the year, many people decide they’re going to get in the best shape of their lives.
Bonus depreciation allows businesses to recover the costs of depreciable property more quickly by claiming additional first-year depreciation for qualified
While it’s natural to set up trusts in the state where you live, you may be losing out on significant