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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
With its winter recess looming before it, Congress has engaged in a flurry of activity. Most notably, it reached agreement
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2020. Keep
If you’re adopting a child, or you adopted one this year, there may be significant tax benefits available to offset
Business owners are urged to create succession plans for the good of their families and their employees. But there’s someone
The IRS recently issued guidance on how businesses, self-employed individuals and qualified employees can use the per diem rules to
Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits can be reduced or even eliminated
With the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption at $11.40 million for 2019 ($11.58 million for 2020), you may think
As we all know, medical services and prescription drugs are expensive. You may be able to deduct some of your
The word “probate” may conjure images of lengthy delays waiting for wealth to be transferred and bitter disputes among family
In certain cases, the IRS is required to use private debt collection agencies (PCAs) to collect the amounts owed. The
At this time of year, many business owners ask if there’s anything they can do to save tax for the
For tax purposes, December 31 means more than New Year’s Eve celebrations. It affects the filing status box that will