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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
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
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to
Portability allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused federal gift and estate tax exemption amount toward his
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly boosted the potential value of bonus depreciation for taxpayers — but only
Although merger and acquisition activity has been down in 2022, according to various reports, there are still companies being bought
Portability allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused federal gift and estate tax exemption amount toward his
Sales and registrations of electric vehicles (EVs) have increased dramatically in the U.S. in 2022, according to several sources. However,
If you’ve recently begun receiving disability income, you may wonder how it’s taxed. The answer is: It depends. The key
Here’s a not-so-fun fact: The generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax is among the harshest and most complex in the tax code.
Business owners are aware that the price of gas is historically high, which has made their vehicle costs soar. The
“Thanks, but no thanks.” If you expect to receive an inheritance from a family member, you might want to use
Are you in the early stages of divorce? In addition to the tough personal issues that you’re dealing with, several
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many people no longer need to