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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 age 65 or older and enrolled in basic Medicare insurance, you may need to pay additional premiums to
As a closely held business owner, a substantial amount of your wealth likely is tied to the business. Of course,
On July 4, President Trump signed into law the far-reaching legislation known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes
Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If you’re
For many people, creating an estate plan falls into the category of important but not urgent. As a result, it
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases,
Do you believe you don’t need to worry about estate planning because of the current federal estate tax exemption ($13.99
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) effectively doubled the unified federal gift and estate tax exemption — and annual
Asset protection is a strategic approach to safeguarding your wealth from potential lawsuits and creditor claims. Indeed, protecting your assets
As the use of digital assets like cryptocurrencies continues to grow, so does the IRS’s scrutiny of how taxpayers report
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA),