CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
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,

If you’re going through a divorce, you probably feel a little overwhelmed by all the legal and financial items you

On August 28, the IRS issued guidance that provides some explanation of how employers can defer withholding and remitting an

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the IRS recently issued Notice 2020-52. It offers sponsors of safe harbor 401(k) plans

On August 8, President Trump signed four executive actions, including a Presidential Memorandum to defer the employee’s portion of Social

If your business was fortunate enough to get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan taken out in connection with the

In the COVID-19 era, many parents are hiring nannies and babysitters because their daycare centers and summer camps have closed.

You may use a qualified disclaimer to refuse a bequest from a loved one. Doing so will cause an asset

While you probably don’t have any problems paying your tax bills, you may wonder: What happens in the event you

Did you recently file your federal tax return and were surprised to find you owed money? You might want to

If you own or manage a business with employees, you may be at risk for a severe tax penalty. It’s

You’ve probably seen it in the movies or on TV: A close-knit family gathers to find out what’s contained in

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter for goods