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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
Have you made substantial gifts of wealth to family members? Or are you the executor of the estate of a
It’s not uncommon for employers in some industries and localities to occasionally rehire a previously terminated employee. Should such a
The flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been
The IRS opened the 2018 income tax return filing season on January 28. Even if you typically don’t file until
The right estate planning strategy for you likely is the one that will produce the greatest tax savings for your
In the simplest of worlds, an employee effectively performs a set of tasks on an agreed-upon schedule and you pay
Ask many entrepreneurs and small business owners to show you their financial statements and they’ll likely open a laptop and
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2019 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related
Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) offer closely held business owners an exit strategy and a tax-efficient technique for sharing equity
A variety of tax-related limits affecting businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have gone up for 2019. Here’s
A living trust is one of the most versatile estate planning tools available. It offers a streamlined way to manage
Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will
When creating a will, most people focus on the big-ticket items — including who gets the house, the car and
Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added
If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill
Making sure your family will be able to locate your estate planning documents when needed is one of the most
Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income tax liability. Adding
The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
If you’re considering guaranteeing, or are asked to guarantee, a loan to your closely held corporation, it’s important to understand
Life insurance is often a cornerstone of estate planning, providing liquidity to cover estate taxes, debts or other obligations. However,
Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” contributions to
Among its numerous tax provisions, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated immediate deductions for research and experimental (R&E)