CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

The IRS recently increased the carryover limit for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) to an amount indexed for inflation. The

  The IRS has issued guidance clarifying that certain deductions aren’t allowed if a business has received a Paycheck Protection

  Nearly everyone has heard about the Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) that the federal government is sending to help mitigate

  Some of the most effective estate planning strategies involve setting up irrevocable trusts. For a trust to be deemed

  Many people are currently working from home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your external

  The IRS recently issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding retirement plan distribution and loan relief under the Coronavirus Aid,

  Thanks to affordable technology, more and more companies have been allowing employees to work remotely in recent years. It’s

  There are several tools you can use to build flexibility into your estate plan. Flexibility is especially important now

  In light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many businesses are interested in donating to charity. In order to

  Do you want to save more for retirement on a tax-favored basis? If so, and if you qualify, you

  The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has refocused people’s thoughts on the health and safety of their families. In addition

  The IRS has issued new guidance addressing a question that has lingered since the launch of the Paycheck Protection