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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
In many parts of the country, summer is peak season for selling a home. If you’re planning to put your
In a world that’s increasingly paperless, you’re likely becoming accustomed to conducting a variety of transactions digitally. But when it
One common configuration of employee benefits today is a cafeteria plan with options for pretax contributions that include a health
“That’s just the cost of doing business.” You’ve probably heard this expression many times. It’s true that, to invoke another
If you received a large refund after filing your 2017 income tax return, you’re probably enjoying the influx of
The bookkeeper is one of any company’s most trusted employees. Unfortunately, that trust isn’t always deserved. Bookkeepers — particularly those
The summer months are almost here and, with them, the prospect of many employers offering unpaid internships to high school
Now that small businesses and their owners have filed their 2017 income tax returns (or filed for an extension), it’s
What 2017 tax records can you toss once you’ve filed your 2017 return? The answer is simple: none. You need
If you want to preserve as much wealth as possible for your children, but you leave property to your spouse
Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances. But sometimes it may be too good to be true. While inherited property
Every business owner launches his or her company wanting to be successful. But once you get out there, it usually