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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
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