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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
If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities have been appearing in your mailbox in recent weeks acknowledging
Choosing the right executor — sometimes known as a “personal representative” — is critical to the smooth administration of an
Many, if not most, employers today use some form of an “at-will” employment contract when hiring. The arrangement is theoretically
When President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) generally reduced individual tax rates for 2018 through 2025, some taxpayers could
While most provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) went into effect in 2018 and either apply through
Now that 2019 has begun, there isn’t too much you can do to reduce your 2018 income tax liability. But
What if the unthinkable happens and your spouse dies unexpectedly? Would you be prepared to cope emotionally and financially? As
An annual estate plan checkup is critical to the health of your estate plan. Because various exclusion, exemption and deduction
Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, and many have gone up for 2019, giving you opportunities to increase
Estate planning aims to help individuals achieve several important goals — primary among them, transferring wealth to loved ones at
Business owners engaged in fraudulent activities often try to manipulate their companies’ financial statements. Fortunately for fraud experts, business owners’
Many expenses that may qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions are deductible only to the extent they exceed, in aggregate, 2%
If you go on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct
For anyone who takes a spin at roulette, cries out “Bingo!” or engages in other wagering activities, it’s important to
Giving away assets during your life will help reduce the size of your taxable estate, which is beneficial if you
Last year a break valued by many charitably inclined retirees was made permanent: the charitable IRA rollover. If you’re age
The income tax credit for certain energy-efficient home improvements and equipment purchases was extended through 2016 by the Protecting Americans
Investing in mutual funds is an easy way to diversify a portfolio, which is one reason why they’re commonly found
Executives and other key employees are often compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and bonuses: They may also
As the school year draws to a close and the days lengthen, you may be one of the many homeowners
Many businesses host a picnic for employees in the summer. It’s a fun activity for your staff and you may
With health care costs continuing to climb, tax-friendly ways to pay for these expenses are more attractive than ever. Health
Are you thinking about turning a business trip into a family vacation this summer? This can be a great way