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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
For years, life insurance has played a critical role in estate planning, providing a source of liquidity to pay estate
Every employer needs to keep records on pay, hours, workplace injuries and the like. And, of course, the fun doesn’t
The Trump administration has released its long-awaited proposed rule to update the overtime exemptions for so-called white-collar workers under the
In the broadest sense, strategic planning comprises two primary tasks: establishing goals and achieving them. Many business owners would probably
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new federal tax credit for employers that provide qualified paid family and
Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine
No matter how much effort you’ve invested in designing your estate plan, your will, trusts and other official documents may
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced in very late January the 2019 annual adjustments to the civil monetary penalties for
Recent changes to federal tax law and accounting rules could affect whether you decide to lease or buy equipment or
It’s not just businesses that can deduct vehicle-related expenses. Individuals also can deduct them in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, the Tax
People who live in states with high income taxes sometimes relocate to a state with a more favorable tax climate.
It’s in every employer’s best interest to keep an open mind about where the right talent for an open position
The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not fully understand
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to
Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep
If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your
If you have a family member who’s disabled, financial and estate planning can be tricky. You don’t want to jeopardize
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate,
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax
To ensure that a trust operates as intended, it’s critical to appoint a trustee that you can count on to
You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated