CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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

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

In many parts of the country, summer is peak season for selling a home. If you’re planning to put your

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

One common configuration of employee benefits today is a cafeteria plan with options for pretax contributions that include a health

“That’s just the cost of doing business.” You’ve probably heard this expression many times. It’s true that, to invoke another

  If you received a large refund after filing your 2017 income tax return, you’re probably enjoying the influx of

The bookkeeper is one of any company’s most trusted employees. Unfortunately, that trust isn’t always deserved. Bookkeepers — particularly those

The summer months are almost here and, with them, the prospect of many employers offering unpaid internships to high school

Now that small businesses and their owners have filed their 2017 income tax returns (or filed for an extension), it’s

What 2017 tax records can you toss once you’ve filed your 2017 return? The answer is simple: none. You need

If you want to preserve as much wealth as possible for your children, but you leave property to your spouse

Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances. But sometimes it may be too good to be true. While inherited property

Every business owner launches his or her company wanting to be successful. But once you get out there, it usually