CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

The IRS has provided guidance to employers regarding the recent presidential action to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that existing home sales and prices are up nationwide,

With the federal gift and estate tax exemption now at a record high $11.58 million for 2020, most estates aren’t

As you’re probably aware, President Trump signed an executive memorandum on August 8 creating a payroll tax deferral. The development

Many companies are struggling as a result of shutdowns and restructurings during the COVID-19 crisis. To add insult to injury,

Has your organization laid off employees this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but you plan to rehire some of

A federal trial court recently invalidated several provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) temporary regulations implementing the paid

In a world that’s increasingly paperless, you’re likely becoming accustomed to conducting a variety of transactions digitally. But when it

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made changes to excess business losses. This includes some changes that

Under current law, 100% bonus depreciation will be phased out in steps for property placed in service in calendar years

If you’re getting close to retirement, you may wonder: Are my Social Security benefits going to be taxed? And if

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, students are going back to school this fall, either remotely, in-person or under a hybrid schedule.