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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
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2017. Keep
If your elderly parent’s mental state is deteriorating to the point where he or she is unable to manage day-to-day
The IRS is requesting more help with its Form W-2 verification program. The program was implemented during 2016 as a
The U.S. Tax Court held that a tax code rule involving charitable donations doesn’t apply currently because IRS hasn’t yet
Come tax time, owner-employees face a variety of distinctive tax planning challenges, depending on whether their business is structured as
Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, but with inflation remaining low, most of the limits remain unchanged for
Reminder: Jan. 31 is the due date for W-2 and certain 1099-MISC forms. Unlike in prior years, 2016 W-2 forms
FBAR filing deadline pushed back for some. Proposed regs, issued in March, would expand and clarify exemptions from Report of
If you own intellectual property (IP), such as a patent or copyright, you need to know how to account for
Business owners get to make executive decisions. It’s one of the perks of the job. But acting unilaterally when buying
If you don’t make a 2016 Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) contribution by December 31, the opportunity will be lost
New law creates new type of HRA. The 21st Century Cures Act was recently signed into law. It creates a
If you have minor children, arguably the most important estate planning decision you need to make is choosing a guardian
A job description may seem like just so many words on a page or website. But those words have power.
The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for
The right entity choice can make a difference in the tax bill you owe for your business. Although S corporations
You can reduce taxes and save for retirement by contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan. If your employer offers a
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made only one change to the federal gift and estate tax regime, but
Year end can be a stressful time for those in ownership and management positions. Along with having to tackle myriad
By temporarily doubling the gift and estate tax exemption, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) opened a window of
The IRS recently issued its 2020 cost-of-living adjustments. With inflation remaining largely in check, many amounts increased slightly, and some
Are you charitably minded and have a significant amount of money in an IRA? If you’re age 70½ or older,
The first tax-filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a time of uncertainty for many businesses
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced individual income tax rates, but it left the 3.8% net investment income