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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
There’s no law that says you can’t prepare your own estate plan. And with an abundance of online services that
If you’ve done any research into employee benefits for your business recently, you may have come across a bit of
One of the biggest concerns for family business owners is succession planning — transferring ownership and control of the company
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But what if
Do you need a trust protector? Maybe, if you aren’t completely confident the trustee will carry out your wishes. A
If you have a child or other family member with a disabling condition that requires long-term care or prevents (or
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employees can no longer claim the home office deduction. If, however, you run
There was talk of repealing the individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) as part of last year’s tax reform legislation. A
Meal, vehicle and travel expenses are common deductions for businesses. But if you don’t properly document these expenses, you could
President Trump and Republican lawmakers currently are considering a second round of tax reform legislation as a follow-up to last
It may be difficult to consider, but funeral arrangements are a critical component of your estate plan. Failure to clearly
Many employers sponsor 401(k) plans to help employees save for retirement. But sometimes those employees need access to plan funds