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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
Planning your estate around specific assets is risky and, in most cases, should be avoided. If you leave specific assets
Roth 401(k) accounts have been around for 13 years now. Studies show that more employers are offering them each year.
Spring and summer are the optimum seasons for selling a home. And interest rates are currently attractive, so buyers may
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your
Life presents us with many choices: paper or plastic, chocolate or vanilla, regular or decaf. For businesses, a common conundrum
Many employers prefer to classify workers as independent contractors to lower costs, even if it means having less control over
While the number of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) is still small compared with other cars on the road, it’s growing
When people hear the term “forensic science,” they usually think “CSI.” What comes to mind when you hear the term
The gift and estate tax exemption is higher than it’s ever been, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In the course of operating your business, you probably spend time and money “wining and dining” current or potential customers,
Unforeseen disasters happen all the time and they may cause damage to your home or personal property. Before the Tax
Here’s a fast fact: The percentage of U.S. children who live with an unmarried parent has jumped from 13% in