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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

There’s no law that says you can’t prepare your own estate plan. And with an abundance of online services that

If you’ve done any research into employee benefits for your business recently, you may have come across a bit of

One of the biggest concerns for family business owners is succession planning — transferring ownership and control of the company

Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But what if

Do you need a trust protector? Maybe, if you aren’t completely confident the trustee will carry out your wishes. A

If you have a child or other family member with a disabling condition that requires long-term care or prevents (or

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employees can no longer claim the home office deduction. If, however, you run

There was talk of repealing the individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) as part of last year’s tax reform legislation. A

Meal, vehicle and travel expenses are common deductions for businesses. But if you don’t properly document these expenses, you could

President Trump and Republican lawmakers currently are considering a second round of tax reform legislation as a follow-up to last

It may be difficult to consider, but funeral arrangements are a critical component of your estate plan. Failure to clearly

Many employers sponsor 401(k) plans to help employees save for retirement. But sometimes those employees need access to plan funds