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The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement.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

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2017. Keep

If your elderly parent’s mental state is deteriorating to the point where he or she is unable to manage day-to-day

The IRS is requesting more help with its Form W-2 verification program. The program was implemented during 2016 as a

The U.S. Tax Court held that a tax code rule involving charitable donations doesn’t apply currently because IRS hasn’t yet

Come tax time, owner-employees face a variety of distinctive tax planning challenges, depending on whether their business is structured as

Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, but with inflation remaining low, most of the limits remain unchanged for

Reminder: Jan. 31 is the due date for W-2 and certain 1099-MISC forms. Unlike in prior years, 2016 W-2 forms

FBAR filing deadline pushed back for some. Proposed regs, issued in March, would expand and clarify exemptions from Report of

If you own intellectual property (IP), such as a patent or copyright, you need to know how to account for

Business owners get to make executive decisions. It’s one of the perks of the job. But acting unilaterally when buying

If you don’t make a 2016 Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) contribution by December 31, the opportunity will be lost

New law creates new type of HRA. The 21st Century Cures Act was recently signed into law. It creates a