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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
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
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may