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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
Many estate planning techniques are intended to minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family
Over the last several years, virtual currency has become increasingly popular. Bitcoin is the most widely recognized form of virtual
A common estate planning mistake is to designate a minor as beneficiary — or contingent beneficiary — of a life
If you own a business and have a child in high school or college, hiring him or her for the
Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
Most businesses approach technology as an evolving challenge. You don’t want to overspend on bells and whistles you’ll never fully
It’s not uncommon for businesses to sometimes generate tax losses. But the losses that can be deducted are limited by
When school lets out, kids participate in a wide variety of summer activities. If one of the activities your child
With the filing date for 2017 in the rearview mirror for most businesses and individuals, the last thing they probably
Employees don’t always fill out their W-4 forms accurately. For example, some may wrongly write “exempt” on the withholding portion
At this time of year, a summer vacation is on many people’s minds. If you travel for business, combining a
Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your children and your assets when you die. But it’s equally important
If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t
As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable
An IRA is a popular vehicle to save for retirement, and it can also be a powerful estate planning tool.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced two depreciation-related breaks that are popular year-end tax planning tools for
If you’re an executive or other key employee, your employer may offer you a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan. As
Your estate plan shouldn’t be a static document. It needs to change as your life changes. Year end is the
Many employers offer coverage to employees’ domestic partners under their health care plans. If your organization does so, you need
For several years now, cloud computing has been touted as the perfect way for companies large and small to meet
A tried-and-true year end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies,
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created more than 100 new tax provisions — a staggering thought as you
If your estate includes forms of intellectual property (IP), such as patents and copyrights, it’s important to know how to