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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

You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to

When it comes to estate planning, trusts are appealing for many reasons. They can enable you to hold and transfer

Many businesses struggle to turn abstract strategic-planning ideas into concrete, actionable plans. One reason why is simple: ineffective meetings. The

There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall

You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing capital gains

If you own an interest in a closely held business, it’s critical to have a well-designed, properly funded buy-sell agreement.

Accounting software typically sells itself as much more than simple spreadsheet or ledger. The products tend to pride themselves on

If you’re considering buying or selling a business — or you’re in the process of a merger or acquisition —

If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you itemize deductions

Roth IRAs offer significant estate planning and financial benefits. If you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA and

Many employers operate in locations where employees can bike to work. If you have employees who do so, you might

Accounting software typically sells itself as much more than simple spreadsheet or ledger. The products tend to pride themselves on

Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on

If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick

Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create

Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your

Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary

Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also

A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that

If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the

Do you hold assets such as overseas real estate, foreign bank accounts or investments in international markets? Properly addressing foreign

Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations. If it includes

If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for

Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust