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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
Portability allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused federal gift and estate tax exemption amount toward his
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist
When a couple is going through a divorce, taxes are probably not foremost in their minds. But without proper planning
If your small business is planning for payroll next year, be aware that the “Social Security wage base” is increasing.
Typically, an estate plan includes accommodations for your spouse, children, grandchildren and even future generations. But you may overlook some
Whether it’s a smart phone, tablet or laptop, mobile devices have become the constant companions of today’s employees. And this
The IRS has announced its 2021 cost-of-living adjustments to tax amounts that might affect you. Many increased to account for
Are you wondering if the passive activity loss rules affect business ventures you’re engaged in — or might engage in?
If you invest in mutual funds, be aware of some potential pitfalls involved in buying and selling shares. Surprise sales
You may view your will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. But other documents can complement it. For example,
October 15 is the deadline for individual taxpayers who extended their 2019 tax returns. (The original April 15 filing deadline
Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid