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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
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, review them in light of income taxes. For trusts, the income
Families who wish to give to charity while minimizing gift and estate taxes should consider a charitable lead trust (CLT).
Some people make video recordings of their will signings in an effort to create evidence that they possess the requisite
You’d be hard pressed to find a company not looking to generate more leads, boost sales and improve its profit
It can be difficult in the current job market for students and recent graduates to find summer or full-time jobs.
If you recently filed for your 2016 income tax return (rather than filing for an extension) you may now be
Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate
A potential downside of tax-deferred saving through a traditional retirement plan is that you’ll have to pay taxes when you
For many, an important estate planning goal is to encourage their children or other heirs to lead responsible, productive lives.
If you’re interested in lending money to your children or other family members, consider establishing a “family bank.” These entities
Every company has at least one owner. And, in many cases, there exists leadership down through the organizational chart. But
Many companies take an ad hoc approach to technology. If you’re among them, it’s understandable; you probably had to automate
If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re
Even if you’re single and have no children, having an estate plan helps ensure your final wishes are clearly documented
Victims of presidentially declared disasters in recent years who couldn’t previously claim a casualty loss deduction may now be able
A revocable trust (sometimes referred to as a “living trust”) is a popular estate planning tool that allows you to
Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a
Your estate plan is the perfect place to make charitable gifts if you’re a charitably inclined individual. One vehicle to
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has long been a valuable tax break for families with qualifying children. Whether you’re new
A variety of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually based on inflation. Many have increased for 2025, but
An inheritor’s trust is a specialized estate planning tool designed to protect and manage assets you pass to a beneficiary.
Businesses in certain industries employ service workers who receive tips as a large part of their compensation. These businesses include
Chances are, you’re more concerned about your 2024 tax return right now than you are about your 2025 tax situation.
Your estate plan is the perfect place to make charitable gifts if you’re a charitably inclined individual. One vehicle to