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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
Gerson Preston Features Partner Stuart Rohatiner at University of Miami’s April 2018 event “It is All About the U”. Photo
Gerson Preston Features Partner Stuart Rohatiner who spoke at the recent University of Miami Global Entertainment and Sports 2018 Conference.
Classifying workers as independent contractors — rather than employees — can save businesses money and provide other benefits. But the
A traditional trust can sometimes create a conflict between the lifetime and remainder beneficiaries. For example, investment strategies that provide
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today provided additional guidance (Notice 2018-13) for computing the “transition tax”
IRAs and employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s are powerful retirement savings tools, but they also provide valuable estate planning benefits.
If your organization offers a 401(k) plan, you’re probably aware that you can lay down some rules regarding when participants
We live and work in an era of big data. Banks are active participants, keeping a keen eye on metrics
Enjoying the beauty of our new mural, celebrating the rich history of our firm, as the sun rises early morning
IRS ending amnesty for taxpayers with secret foreign bank accounts | Gerson Preston The IRS is ending a program that
Florida Passes New Tax Rate Reductions for Commercial Properties | Gerson Preston Florida decreases the sales tax rate on real
Normally when appreciated business assets such as real estate are sold, tax is owed on the appreciation. But there’s a
Temporary regulations authorize more tax return information disclosures to the U.S. Census Bureau. The IRS has issued temporary regs that
Family business compensation found not reasonable. Businesses can deduct ordinary and necessary expenses, including reasonable compensation. In one case, the
Court cracks down on tax protestor. The U.S. Tax Court defines a tax protestor as a person making frivolous tax
When performing an audit, CPAs send confirmation letters to outside parties typically via the U.S. Postal Service in accordance with
Proposed regs would add new types of covered asset acquisitions for foreign tax credit limitation purposes. The IRS has proposed
Court ruling nixing Obamacare reimbursements is frozen until President-elect Trump takes office. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District
If you have unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the way you desire.
If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up
Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what
Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support
You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year
A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax