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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
It should come as no surprise that cash is the most popular target of fraud perpetrators. After all, once stolen,
Charitable giving is a key part of estate planning for many people. If you have a collection of valuable art
It’s no surprise that 360-degree performance evaluations have grown in popularity. We live and work in an age of data
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) covers both defined-benefit and defined-contribution retirement plans. If your organization offers its employees
Absenteeism has typically been a thorn in the side of many companies. But there’s a flip side to employees failing
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of
If you participate in a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), you must generally begin taking required withdrawals from
If your estate plan includes a revocable trust — also known as a “living” trust — it’s critical to ensure
A strong economy leads some company owners to cut back on marketing. Why spend the money if business is so
Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of
As an individual, you’ve no doubt been urged to regularly check your credit score. Most people nowadays know that,
If you’re the parent of a child who is age 17 to 23, and you pay all (or most) of