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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 are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may
The economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced business owners to reevaluate their operations and make difficult
On March 27, President Trump signed into law another coronavirus (COVID-19) law, which provides extensive relief for businesses and
A new law signed by President Trump on March 27 provides a variety of tax and financial relief measures
If you’ve invented something during your lifetime and had it patented, your estate includes intellectual property (IP). The same
To help mitigate the financial and health crises related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), on Friday, March 27, 2020, President
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) represents the third phase of Congress’s legislative efforts to
Congress passed and the president signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18. The law
After extensive negotiations between the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and the White House, an agreement has
Taxpayers now have more time to file their tax returns and pay any tax owed because of the coronavirus
Every company has faced unprecedented challenges in adjusting to life following the widespread outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Small
You may have several different types of trusts in your estate plan. In general, to achieve the greatest tax savings,
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department have been making a series of announcements to provide tax relief in the