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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

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,

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