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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
Many estate planning techniques are intended to minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family
Over the last several years, virtual currency has become increasingly popular. Bitcoin is the most widely recognized form of virtual
A common estate planning mistake is to designate a minor as beneficiary — or contingent beneficiary — of a life
If you own a business and have a child in high school or college, hiring him or her for the
Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
Most businesses approach technology as an evolving challenge. You don’t want to overspend on bells and whistles you’ll never fully
It’s not uncommon for businesses to sometimes generate tax losses. But the losses that can be deducted are limited by
When school lets out, kids participate in a wide variety of summer activities. If one of the activities your child
With the filing date for 2017 in the rearview mirror for most businesses and individuals, the last thing they probably
Employees don’t always fill out their W-4 forms accurately. For example, some may wrongly write “exempt” on the withholding portion
At this time of year, a summer vacation is on many people’s minds. If you travel for business, combining a