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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 have minor children, arguably the most important estate planning decision you need to make is choosing a guardian

A job description may seem like just so many words on a page or website. But those words have power.

The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for

The right entity choice can make a difference in the tax bill you owe for your business. Although S corporations

You can reduce taxes and save for retirement by contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan. If your employer offers a

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made only one change to the federal gift and estate tax regime, but

Year end can be a stressful time for those in ownership and management positions. Along with having to tackle myriad

By temporarily doubling the gift and estate tax exemption, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) opened a window of

The IRS recently issued its 2020 cost-of-living adjustments. With inflation remaining largely in check, many amounts increased slightly, and some

Are you charitably minded and have a significant amount of money in an IRA? If you’re age 70½ or older,

The first tax-filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a time of uncertainty for many businesses

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced individual income tax rates, but it left the 3.8% net investment income

The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not fully understand

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to

Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep

If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready

Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your

If you have a family member who’s disabled, financial and estate planning can be tricky. You don’t want to jeopardize

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate,

High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax

To ensure that a trust operates as intended, it’s critical to appoint a trustee that you can count on to

You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions

If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated