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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
If you’re divorcing, it’s important to review your estate plan as early as possible, for two reasons: First, you may
We’ve reached the middle of the calendar year. So how are things going for your business? Conversationally you might say,
The U.S. Senate has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign into law, a broad package of reforms aimed
Is your business hiring this summer? If the employees come from certain “targeted groups,” you may be eligible for the
You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax
The record-high exemption amount currently in effect means that fewer families are affected by gift and estate taxes. As a
Can your business become more profitable without venturing out of its comfort zone? Of course! However, adding new products or
Many employers believe they’ve taken adequate steps to prevent employment discrimination. And yet, it happens. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to
Life insurance has long provided a source of liquidity to pay estate taxes and other expenses. But, with the estate
When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to
When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to