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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
Perhaps. It depends on several factors, such as your parent’s income and how much financial support you provided. If you
For a variety of estate planning and asset management purposes, many affluent families hold their assets in trusts, family investment
A financial power of attorney — sometimes called a “power of attorney for property” or a “general power of attorney”
Whether you had a child in college (or graduate school) last year or were a student yourself, you may
Gerson Preston’s Partner Steven Klein and Mr.Nicolo’ Fabbrizio led a panel discussion on US tax reform and its potential implications
“How much money did Jeffrey Loria make from the Marlins? County wants his tax returns.” Melisse Burstein, a forensic accountant
Whether you’re claiming charitable deductions on your 2017 return or planning your donations for 2018, be sure you know how
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, you may have a good reason for wanting to keep them
The “sandwich generation” accounts for a large segment of the population. These are people who find themselves caring for both
For some business owners, succession planning is a complex and delicate matter involving family members and a long, gradual transition
Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, potentially making them more valuable than deductions, which reduce only the amount of income
As a business owner, you know that it’s easy to spend nearly every working hour on the multitude of
Last year you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs as part of your estate
Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) are sometimes regarded as the “no-brainer” first choice for high-income small-business owners who don’t currently have
Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater
Sharing your wealth with a favorite charity can benefit those in need and reduce your taxable estate. In addition, your
The Section 199 deduction is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “manufacturers’ deduction.”
Was a college student in your family last year? Or were you a student yourself? You may be eligible for
“I’m taking a sick day!” This familiar refrain usually is uttered with just cause, but not always. What if there
It’s crucial to review and update your estate plan in light of significant life changes or new tax laws. It’s
Investment interest — interest on debt used to buy assets held for investment, such as margin debt used to buy
At the beginning of the year, many people decide they’re going to get in the best shape of their lives.
Bonus depreciation allows businesses to recover the costs of depreciable property more quickly by claiming additional first-year depreciation for qualified
While it’s natural to set up trusts in the state where you live, you may be losing out on significant