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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
During the holiday season your thoughts likely turn to helping those in need by making charitable donations. Doing so will
Standard mileage rates decrease for 2017. The IRS announced that the optional mileage allowance for owned or leased autos, vans,
Year end is just about here. You know what that means, right? It’s a great time to settle in by
An alternative way to be charitable. Taxpayers who are at least 70½, who have IRAs and who wish to donate
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) save tax. The IRS reminds eligible employees to take advantage of employer health care FSAs in
A tried-and-true estate planning strategy is to make tax-free gifts to loved ones during life, because it reduces potential estate
The 2016 gift tax annual exclusion allows you to give up to $14,000 per recipient tax-free without using up any
If you limit how many vacation days employees can roll over to the new year, you might find your workplace
Get ready to file your tax return in 2017. The IRS announced that the 2017 tax filing season will begin
Be sure to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) by year end, if required. If you’ve reached age 70 1/2, take
There are some last-minute moves that may save you money on your 2016 taxes. 1) If you’re eligible for a
Congress Watch: U.S. House of Representatives prepares to adjourn. On Dec. 8, the House passed H.R. 2028, “Further Continuing and
Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting your cash flow, shrinking the
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as
As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law,
If you’re a parent with a college-bound child, you may be concerned about being able to fund future tuition and
You’ve likely spent a lot of time working with your advisor to plan your estate. While documents such as your
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. Keep
Married couples may not be able to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work
The “sandwich generation” is a large segment of the population. These are people who find themselves caring for both their