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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

Payable-on-death (POD) and transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts are attractive estate planning tools because they allow assets to pass directly to named

If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to

If you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the amount you owe may be affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill

Make no mistake, serving as an executor (or a “personal representative” in some states) is an honor. But the title

The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal

The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement. Beginning with payments made

As its name suggests, a living trust (also known as a revocable trust) is in effect while you’re alive. It’s

Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little

The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate federal income tax system that bears some resemblance to the regular federal

As the federal gift and estate tax exemption increases, the number of families affected by gift and estate tax liability

The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced significant tax changes that could affect families across the country. While

Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to

Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These

If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting your cash flow, shrinking the

An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves

The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as

As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law,

If you’re a parent with a college-bound child, you may be concerned about being able to fund future tuition and

You’ve likely spent a lot of time working with your advisor to plan your estate. While documents such as your

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. Keep

Married couples may not be able to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work

The “sandwich generation” is a large segment of the population. These are people who find themselves caring for both their