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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
Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your children and your assets when you die. But it’s equally important
If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t
As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable
An IRA is a popular vehicle to save for retirement, and it can also be a powerful estate planning tool.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced two depreciation-related breaks that are popular year-end tax planning tools for
If you’re an executive or other key employee, your employer may offer you a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan. As
Your estate plan shouldn’t be a static document. It needs to change as your life changes. Year end is the
Many employers offer coverage to employees’ domestic partners under their health care plans. If your organization does so, you need
For several years now, cloud computing has been touted as the perfect way for companies large and small to meet
A tried-and-true year end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies,
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created more than 100 new tax provisions — a staggering thought as you
If your estate includes forms of intellectual property (IP), such as patents and copyrights, it’s important to know how to
Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on
If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick
Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create
Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary
Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also
A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that
If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the
Do you hold assets such as overseas real estate, foreign bank accounts or investments in international markets? Properly addressing foreign
Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations. If it includes
If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for
Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust