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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The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement.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
If you save for retirement with an IRA or other plan, you’ll be interested to know that Congress recently passed
If you reside in a high-tax state, you may want to consider using nongrantor trusts to soften the blow of
As you’ve probably heard, a new law was recently passed with a wide range of retirement plan changes for employers
If, like many people, your traditional IRA holds a mixture of deductible (after-tax) and nondeductible (pretax) contributions, it’s important to
At the beginning of the year, many people make resolutions about improving their physical fitness. Employers may seek to lend
Some benefit plans are required to include an opinion from an independent qualified public accountant (IQPA) when filing Form 5500
While you were celebrating the holidays, you may not have noticed that Congress passed a law with a grab bag
Technology has made it easier to work from home so lots of people now commute each morning to an office
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new program to encourage investment in economically distressed areas through generous tax
In its 2018 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Dakota’s “economic nexus” statute, expanding
The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years, according to a 2019
The IRS has issued final regulations that should provide comfort to taxpayers interested in making large gifts under the current