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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
There’s no law that says you can’t prepare your own estate plan. And with an abundance of online services that
If you’ve done any research into employee benefits for your business recently, you may have come across a bit of
One of the biggest concerns for family business owners is succession planning — transferring ownership and control of the company
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But what if
Do you need a trust protector? Maybe, if you aren’t completely confident the trustee will carry out your wishes. A
If you have a child or other family member with a disabling condition that requires long-term care or prevents (or
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employees can no longer claim the home office deduction. If, however, you run
There was talk of repealing the individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) as part of last year’s tax reform legislation. A
Meal, vehicle and travel expenses are common deductions for businesses. But if you don’t properly document these expenses, you could
President Trump and Republican lawmakers currently are considering a second round of tax reform legislation as a follow-up to last
It may be difficult to consider, but funeral arrangements are a critical component of your estate plan. Failure to clearly
Many employers sponsor 401(k) plans to help employees save for retirement. But sometimes those employees need access to plan funds
Back in late 2019, the first significant legislation addressing retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up
A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a powerful tool for financing health care expenses while supplementing your other retirement
The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions and other payers that filed certain returns with information that
There are many rules that can potentially apply to the sale of business property. Thus, to simplify discussion, let’s assume
Like many people, you may have dreamed of turning a hobby into a regular business. You won’t have any tax
Estate planning experts usually cite the need to include advance health care directives in a comprehensive estate plan. But there
If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and
If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and
In some cases, homeowners decide to move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If
Adding a new partner in a partnership has several financial and legal implications. Let’s say you and your partners are
Estate tax planning can become complicated when multiple parties are involved. For example, you may be concerned about providing assets
The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been