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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

If you’re getting close to retirement age, you may be wondering if your Social Security benefits are going to be

Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans pay executives or other key employees at some time in the future for services to

During your working days, you pay Social Security tax in the form of withholding from your salary or self-employment tax.

Small businesses may find it beneficial to barter for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. If your

When planning your estate, you’re likely focused on major assets, such as real estate, investments and retirement plans. But it’s

Imagine giving your company’s retirement plan a report card. Would it earn straight A’s in preparing your participants for their

By now, most employers have read up on, hired and gotten to know Millennials. Well, guess what? A whole new

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has changed the landscape for business taxpayers. That’s because the law introduced a

Now that most schools are out for the summer, you might be sending your children to day camp. It’s often

A common estate planning mistake that people make is to own property jointly with an adult child or other family

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2019. Keep

To help defray health care costs, many people now contribute to, or are thinking about setting up, Health Savings Accounts

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