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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
Planning your estate around specific assets is risky and, in most cases, should be avoided. If you leave specific assets
Roth 401(k) accounts have been around for 13 years now. Studies show that more employers are offering them each year.
Spring and summer are the optimum seasons for selling a home. And interest rates are currently attractive, so buyers may
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your
Life presents us with many choices: paper or plastic, chocolate or vanilla, regular or decaf. For businesses, a common conundrum
Many employers prefer to classify workers as independent contractors to lower costs, even if it means having less control over
While the number of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) is still small compared with other cars on the road, it’s growing
When people hear the term “forensic science,” they usually think “CSI.” What comes to mind when you hear the term
The gift and estate tax exemption is higher than it’s ever been, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In the course of operating your business, you probably spend time and money “wining and dining” current or potential customers,
Unforeseen disasters happen all the time and they may cause damage to your home or personal property. Before the Tax
Here’s a fast fact: The percentage of U.S. children who live with an unmarried parent has jumped from 13% in