GPKLEG Blog
News & Helpful Tips
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
Providing for the educational needs of your children, grandchildren and even future generations is an honorable estate planning objective. What
When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount
These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be
Let’s assume you have a legally valid will but you’ve decided that it should be revised because of a change
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want
Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year,
If you’re approaching retirement or have already retired, one of the biggest challenges is balancing the need to maintain your
Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject
Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called
Personal items — which may have modest monetary value but significant sentimental value — may be more difficult to address
A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by