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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.
Temporary regulations authorize more tax return information disclosures to the U.S. Census Bureau. The IRS has issued temporary regs that
Family business compensation found not reasonable. Businesses can deduct ordinary and necessary expenses, including reasonable compensation. In one case, the
Court cracks down on tax protestor. The U.S. Tax Court defines a tax protestor as a person making frivolous tax
When performing an audit, CPAs send confirmation letters to outside parties typically via the U.S. Postal Service in accordance with
Proposed regs would add new types of covered asset acquisitions for foreign tax credit limitation purposes. The IRS has proposed
Court ruling nixing Obamacare reimbursements is frozen until President-elect Trump takes office. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District
If you have unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the way you desire.
If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up
Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what
Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support
You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year
A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax