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

For certain employers, particularly small businesses, introducing a retirement plan for employees may seem like a daunting task. The company

If you’re the owner of a small business, you may think of your tight-knit group of employees as a family.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes a provision that Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said should lead

Some of your medical expenses may be tax deductible, but only if you itemize deductions and have enough expenses to

Every year, when baseball season finally ends, a most valuable player (MVP) is named in each league. Not everyone agrees

Online shopping enables consumers to buy almost anything from the convenience of their own homes. But comfortable surroundings can lull

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good idea to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. At

Many people choose to pass assets to the next generation during life, whether to reduce the size of their taxable

If you hold significant real estate investments, tenancy-in-common (TIC) ownership can be a powerful, versatile estate planning tool. A TIC

Section 529 plans are a popular education-funding tool because of tax and other benefits. Two types are available: 1) prepaid

If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA

For investors, fall is a good time to review year-to-date gains and losses. Not only can it help you assess

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