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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

Most companies wouldn’t go into business without some basic types of insurance in place, such as property coverage and a

Payable-on-death (POD) accounts provide a quick, simple and inexpensive way to transfer assets outside of probate. They can be used

IRS issues guidance on new bonus depreciation rules The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly expands bonus depreciation

If you’re a business owner, be aware that a recent tax law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one

If you’re self-employed and work out of an office in your home, you may be entitled to home office deductions.

If you own a home, the interest you pay on your home mortgage may provide a tax break. However, many

No one said estate planning is easy, and this is especially true if you have a “blended family.” The good

In late 2019, the first substantial legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up

Do you conduct your business as a sole proprietorship or as a wholly owned limited liability company (LLC)? If so,

If you’re a parent, or if you’re planning on having children, you know that it’s expensive to pay for their

Whether you’re moving to another country for work-related reasons, retirement or simply want an opportunity to experience a new culture,

Roughly half of CFOs believe an economic recession will hit by the end of 2020, and about three-quarters expect a