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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
Employers with 20 or more employees are generally required to offer continuing health care coverage to departing staff members. This
Many businesses have a life cycle that, as life cycles tend to do, concludes with a period of decline and
Have you recently started a new business? Or are you contemplating starting one? Launching a new venture is a hectic,
Once your 2018 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, you may still have some questions. Here are
The staggering cost of college makes it critical for families to plan carefully for this major expense, and in many
In good times, organizations often need to change to seize opportunities and keep up with demand. In bad times, they
As companies increase their investments in social media marketing, many are seeking ways to make it simpler and more cost-effective.
News of commercial database hackings may seem commonplace in 2019. But while many of these stories focus on hacked bank
Congress has yet to tackle several outstanding uncertainties frustrating both businesses and individual taxpayers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Protecting assets from creditors is a critical aspect of estate planning, but you need to think about more than just
Many organizations are adopting qualified transportation plans. Under these arrangements, employers contribute dollars toward mass transit expenses and allow employees
It’s every business owner’s nightmare. Should hackers gain access to your customers’ or employees’ sensitive data, the very reputation of