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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
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