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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
Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to turn your attention to year-end tax planning. While several
There are good reasons why estate planning advisors recommend you revisit and, if necessary, revise your estate plan periodically: changing
Despite what you might think, estate planning isn’t limited to only the rich and famous. In fact, your family is
Let’s say you’re charitably inclined but have concerns about maintaining a sufficient amount of income to meet your current needs.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the finalized rule on overtime exemptions for white-collar workers under the Fair
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
As an employer, you must pay federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on amounts up to $7,000 paid to each employee as
Traditional and Roth IRAs can be powerful estate planning tools. With a “self-directed” IRA, you may be able to amp
Earlier this year, the IRS published a proposed safe harbor giving owners of certain rental real estate interests the opportunity
As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved
As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved
Fewer people currently are subject to transfer taxes than ever before. But gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes continue
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