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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

Does your college-aged child have a basic estate plan? In more cases than not, the answer is “no.” The good

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject

The IRS recently announced that it’ll increase the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of

The best laid plans can go awry. After your death, events may transpire that you hadn’t anticipated or couldn’t have

Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on

The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 15 for individuals and businesses so it’s a good time to

For many business owners, estate planning and succession planning go hand in hand. As the owner of a closely held

The downturn in the stock market may have caused the value of your retirement account to decrease. But if you

Businesses should be aware that they may be responsible for issuing more information reporting forms for 2022 because more workers

Families that have children who are adopted, or stepchildren who haven’t been legally adopted, may face unique estate planning challenges.

Taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent may provide more than just personal satisfaction. You could also be eligible