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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
It should come as no surprise that cash is the most popular target of fraud perpetrators. After all, once stolen,
Charitable giving is a key part of estate planning for many people. If you have a collection of valuable art
It’s no surprise that 360-degree performance evaluations have grown in popularity. We live and work in an age of data
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) covers both defined-benefit and defined-contribution retirement plans. If your organization offers its employees
Absenteeism has typically been a thorn in the side of many companies. But there’s a flip side to employees failing
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of
If you participate in a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), you must generally begin taking required withdrawals from
If your estate plan includes a revocable trust — also known as a “living” trust — it’s critical to ensure
A strong economy leads some company owners to cut back on marketing. Why spend the money if business is so
Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of
As an individual, you’ve no doubt been urged to regularly check your credit score. Most people nowadays know that,
If you’re the parent of a child who is age 17 to 23, and you pay all (or most) of
The beneficiary defective inheritor’s trust (BDIT) allows you to enjoy the benefits of a traditional trust without giving up control
By and large, today’s employees expect employers to offer a tax-advantaged retirement plan. A 401(k) is an obvious choice to
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal
In a much-anticipated ruling that confounded the expectations of many court watchers, the U.S. Supreme Court has given state and
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced most ordinary-income tax rates for individuals, it didn’t change long-term capital
The most effective estate planning strategies often involve the use of irrevocable trusts. But what if you’re uncomfortable placing your
Funny thing about customers: They can keep you in business — but they can also put you out of it.
Identity theft isn’t just a consumer problem. Criminals steal the identities of businesses, too. In addition to filing fraudulent tax
Of course, you expect the declarations in your will to be carried out, as required by law. Usually, that’s exactly
It’s easy to get frustrated when an employee is failing to produce the volume or quality of work you’re looking
Every year is a journey for a business. You begin with a set of objectives for the months ahead, probably
Many Americans relocate to another state when they retire. If you’re thinking about such a move, state and local taxes