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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
U.S. multinationals optimistic for another repatriation holiday. President-elect Trump’s election win moves large U.S. corporations closer than they’ve been in
Could on-site childcare become more attractive for businesses under President-elect Trump? On his website, Trump proposed during the campaign to
Will you owe the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) on unearned income? Try to reduce your exposure. It’s a
Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and
In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and
Typically, it’s better to defer tax. One way is through controlling when your business recognizes income and incurs deductible expenses.
There’s a lot to think about when you change jobs, and it’s easy for a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement
If you’re charitably inclined, making donations is probably one of your key year-end tax planning strategies. But if you typically
Section 529 plans provide a tax-advantaged way to help pay for college expenses. Here are just a few of the
If you have incomplete or missing records and get audited by the IRS, your business will likely lose out on
If you invest, whether you’re considered an investor or a trader can have a significant impact on your tax bill.
If you recently redeemed frequent flyer miles to treat the family to a fun summer vacation or to take your