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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
Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your children and your assets when you die. But it’s equally important
If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t
As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable
An IRA is a popular vehicle to save for retirement, and it can also be a powerful estate planning tool.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced two depreciation-related breaks that are popular year-end tax planning tools for
If you’re an executive or other key employee, your employer may offer you a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan. As
Your estate plan shouldn’t be a static document. It needs to change as your life changes. Year end is the
Many employers offer coverage to employees’ domestic partners under their health care plans. If your organization does so, you need
For several years now, cloud computing has been touted as the perfect way for companies large and small to meet
A tried-and-true year end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies,
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created more than 100 new tax provisions — a staggering thought as you
If your estate includes forms of intellectual property (IP), such as patents and copyrights, it’s important to know how to