CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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,

You’ve probably heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you.

Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children or

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $160,200 for

There’s no shortage of online do-it-yourself (DIY) tools that promise to help you create an “estate plan.” But while these

The IRS recently issued its 2023 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. With inflation up significantly this year,

If you’re interested in investing in tax-free municipal bonds, you may wonder if they’re really free of taxes. While the

Are you planning to move to a different state? It may be due to a change in jobs, a desire

Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is one of the primary targets of the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act

IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report , but that’s little consolation

Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children or

Whether the economic climate is stable or volatile, one thing never changes: the need to protect your assets from risk.

Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in