CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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 divorcing, it’s important to review your estate plan as early as possible, for two reasons: First, you may

We’ve reached the middle of the calendar year. So how are things going for your business? Conversationally you might say,

The U.S. Senate has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign into law, a broad package of reforms aimed

Is your business hiring this summer? If the employees come from certain “targeted groups,” you may be eligible for the

You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax

The record-high exemption amount currently in effect means that fewer families are affected by gift and estate taxes. As a

Can your business become more profitable without venturing out of its comfort zone? Of course! However, adding new products or

Many employers believe they’ve taken adequate steps to prevent employment discrimination. And yet, it happens. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

If federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to

Life insurance has long provided a source of liquidity to pay estate taxes and other expenses. But, with the estate

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to

Many people who launch small businesses start out as sole proprietors. Here are nine tax rules and considerations involved in

Married couples often wonder whether they should file joint or separate tax returns. The answer depends on your individual tax

A financial power of attorney can be a valuable planning tool. The most common type is the durable power of

Many of today’s businesses employ workers from across the generational spectrum. Employees may range from Baby Boomers to members of

Auditors use various procedures to verify the amounts reported on your financial statements. In addition to reviewing original source documents

Are you an employer who owns a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages? You may qualify

If you’re getting ready to file your 2019 tax return, and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there

For 2020, the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption has reached a whopping $11.58 million ($23.16 million for married couples).

To guard against natural disasters and other calamities, many companies buy business interruption insurance. These policies provide cash flow to

Finding the right person to head up your company’s finance and accounting department can be challenging in today’s tight labor

Right now, you may be more concerned about your 2019 tax bill than you are about your 2020 tax situation.

The word “concentration” is usually associated with a strong ability to pay attention. Business owners are urged to concentrate when