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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

Temporary regulations authorize more tax return information disclosures to the U.S. Census Bureau. The IRS has issued temporary regs that

Family business compensation found not reasonable. Businesses can deduct ordinary and necessary expenses, including reasonable compensation. In one case, the

Court cracks down on tax protestor. The U.S. Tax Court defines a tax protestor as a person making frivolous tax

When performing an audit, CPAs send confirmation letters to outside parties typically via the U.S. Postal Service in accordance with

Proposed regs would add new types of covered asset acquisitions for foreign tax credit limitation purposes. The IRS has proposed

Court ruling nixing Obamacare reimbursements is frozen until President-elect Trump takes office. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District

If you have unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the way you desire.

If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up

Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what

Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support

You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year

A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax

If you have minor children, choosing a guardian to care for them should you die unexpectedly is one of the

“Tax day” is just around the corner. This year, the deadline for filing 2020 individual tax returns is Monday, May

Now that the federal gift and estate tax exemption has reached an inflation-adjusted $11.7 million for 2021, fewer estates are

Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial

Although much of estate planning deals with what happens after you die, it’s equally important to have a plan for

Even though the federal gift and estate tax exemption is currently very high ($11.7 million for 2021), there are families

President Biden recently announced his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan (AFP), the third step in his Build Back Better policy

President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in an April 28 address to Congress and in an 18-page fact

President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in an April 28 address to Congress and in an 18-page fact

One advantage of inheriting an IRA from your spouse is that you’re entitled to transfer the funds to a spousal

If you have a life insurance policy, you may want to ensure that the benefits your family will receive after

Are you considering buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business? If you choose a heavy sport