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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
The beneficiary defective inheritor’s trust (BDIT) allows you to enjoy the benefits of a traditional trust without giving up control
By and large, today’s employees expect employers to offer a tax-advantaged retirement plan. A 401(k) is an obvious choice to
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal
In a much-anticipated ruling that confounded the expectations of many court watchers, the U.S. Supreme Court has given state and
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced most ordinary-income tax rates for individuals, it didn’t change long-term capital
The most effective estate planning strategies often involve the use of irrevocable trusts. But what if you’re uncomfortable placing your
Funny thing about customers: They can keep you in business — but they can also put you out of it.
Identity theft isn’t just a consumer problem. Criminals steal the identities of businesses, too. In addition to filing fraudulent tax
Of course, you expect the declarations in your will to be carried out, as required by law. Usually, that’s exactly
It’s easy to get frustrated when an employee is failing to produce the volume or quality of work you’re looking
Every year is a journey for a business. You begin with a set of objectives for the months ahead, probably
Many Americans relocate to another state when they retire. If you’re thinking about such a move, state and local taxes
The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been
In a historically tenuous time to retain employees, small employers are particularly at risk. Whereas a large employer might be
The “stretch” IRA generally no longer exists. But if you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA, a properly
If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re
In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for
Precise language is critical in wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. A lack of clarity may be an invitation
If you’re getting ready to file your 2021 tax return, and your tax bill is more than you’d like, there
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax
One goal of estate planning is to avoid or minimize probate. This is particularly important if you own real estate
If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could
If you donated to charity last year, letters from the charities may have appeared in your mailbox recently acknowledging the
If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of