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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
A new tax-advantaged way to help children build up savings for the future was created by the One Big Beautiful
Choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions in the estate planning process. This person (or institution) will
If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or
Many people think of estate planning as a “one-and-done” task — something you complete and file away. But an estate
If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one
The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed
Irrevocable trusts provide various estate planning benefits, such as reducing estate taxes and helping to ensure assets are distributed as
An advance payment is one received by a business before it provides whatever is being paid for. For federal income
It’s not uncommon for family members to contest a loved one’s will or challenge other estate planning documents. But you
If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income
If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one