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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
Employers with 20 or more employees are generally required to offer continuing health care coverage to departing staff members. This
Many businesses have a life cycle that, as life cycles tend to do, concludes with a period of decline and
Have you recently started a new business? Or are you contemplating starting one? Launching a new venture is a hectic,
Once your 2018 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, you may still have some questions. Here are
The staggering cost of college makes it critical for families to plan carefully for this major expense, and in many
In good times, organizations often need to change to seize opportunities and keep up with demand. In bad times, they
As companies increase their investments in social media marketing, many are seeking ways to make it simpler and more cost-effective.
News of commercial database hackings may seem commonplace in 2019. But while many of these stories focus on hacked bank
Congress has yet to tackle several outstanding uncertainties frustrating both businesses and individual taxpayers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Protecting assets from creditors is a critical aspect of estate planning, but you need to think about more than just
Many organizations are adopting qualified transportation plans. Under these arrangements, employers contribute dollars toward mass transit expenses and allow employees
It’s every business owner’s nightmare. Should hackers gain access to your customers’ or employees’ sensitive data, the very reputation of
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