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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

During the holiday season your thoughts likely turn to helping those in need by making charitable donations. Doing so will

Standard mileage rates decrease for 2017. The IRS announced that the optional mileage allowance for owned or leased autos, vans,

Year end is just about here. You know what that means, right? It’s a great time to settle in by

An alternative way to be charitable. Taxpayers who are at least 70½, who have IRAs and who wish to donate

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) save tax. The IRS reminds eligible employees to take advantage of employer health care FSAs in

A tried-and-true estate planning strategy is to make tax-free gifts to loved ones during life, because it reduces potential estate

The 2016 gift tax annual exclusion allows you to give up to $14,000 per recipient tax-free without using up any

If you limit how many vacation days employees can roll over to the new year, you might find your workplace

Get ready to file your tax return in 2017. The IRS announced that the 2017 tax filing season will begin

Be sure to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) by year end, if required. If you’ve reached age 70 1/2, take

There are some last-minute moves that may save you money on your 2016 taxes. 1) If you’re eligible for a

Congress Watch: U.S. House of Representatives prepares to adjourn. On Dec. 8, the House passed H.R. 2028, “Further Continuing and