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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
Like many business owners, you might also own highly appreciated business or investment real estate. Fortunately, there’s an effective tax
Yes, there’s still time to make 2016 contributions to your IRA. The deadline for such contributions is April 18, 2017.
Although probate can be time consuming and expensive, perhaps its biggest downside is that it’s public — anyone who’s interested
The federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or
It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support their aging parents. If you’re in this position, you might qualify
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your
Most business owners spend a lifetime building their business. And when it comes to succession, they face the difficult decision
Many business owners are accustomed to running the whole show. But as your company grows, you’ll likely be better off
Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short
As you file your 2016 return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the
Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard
Because restricted gifts have stringent rules attached, they can be difficult for not-for-profits to manage and account for. How, then,