CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues.

If you’re considering opening an investment account for your minor child or grandchild to help him or her save for

At back-to-school time, much of the focus is on the students returning to the classroom — and on their parents

If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to

Make no mistake, serving as an executor (or a “personal representative” in some states) is an honor. But the title

Divorce is stressful under any circumstances, but for business owners, the process can be even more complicated. Your business ownership

A major tax change is here for businesses with research and experimental (R&E) expenses. On July 4, 2025, the One

For family business owners, an estate plan and a succession plan often work in tandem, ensuring that both personal and

By purchasing stock in certain small businesses, you can diversify your investment portfolio. You also may enjoy preferential tax treatment,

One of the most critical decisions entrepreneurs make when starting or restructuring a business is choosing the right entity type.

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