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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
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may