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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
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