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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
The IRS has released final regulations and another round of proposed regs for the first-year 100% bonus depreciation deduction. The
Traditionally, trusts used in estate planning contain “Crummey” withdrawal powers to ensure that contributions qualify for the annual gift tax
Hidden assets can be an issue in a variety of contexts — from divorce to bankruptcy to fraud. An acrimonious
Do you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a low tax cost? The easiest way is
In addition to the difficult personal issues that divorce entails, several tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that
A primary estate planning goal for most people is to hold on to as much of their wealth as possible
If philanthropy is an important part of your estate planning legacy, consider taking steps to ensure that your donations are
Everyone needs to plan for retirement. But as a business owner, you face a distinctive challenge in that you must
If you’re a small business owner or you’re involved in a start-up, you may want to set up a tax-favored
If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must
If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must
One of the primary goals of estate planning is to put in writing how you want your wealth distributed to
Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting your cash flow, shrinking the
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as
As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law,
If you’re a parent with a college-bound child, you may be concerned about being able to fund future tuition and
You’ve likely spent a lot of time working with your advisor to plan your estate. While documents such as your
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. Keep
Married couples may not be able to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work
The “sandwich generation” is a large segment of the population. These are people who find themselves caring for both their