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

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

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to

Like so many things this year, the recommended practices for your annual end-of-the-year tax planning reflect the COVID-19 pandemic and

Do you buy or lease computer software to use in your business? Do you develop computer software for use in

The business use of websites is widespread. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t yet issued formal guidance on when Internet website

In some cases, investors have significant related expenses, such as the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals and clerical expenses.

Generally, the proceeds of your life insurance policy are included in your taxable estate. You can remove them by transferring

With the presidential election only weeks away, many people are beginning to pay closer attention to each candidate’s positions on

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2020. Keep

COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways, and some of the changes have tax implications. Here is basic information

What happens if illness, injury or age-related dementia renders you unable to make decisions or communicate your wishes regarding your

Wouldn’t it be great if your employees worked as if they owned the company? An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Today, many banks are working with struggling borrowers on loan modifications. Recent guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)