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

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

Many expenses that may qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions are deductible only to the extent they exceed, in aggregate, 2%

If you go on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct

For anyone who takes a spin at roulette, cries out “Bingo!” or engages in other wagering activities, it’s important to

Giving away assets during your life will help reduce the size of your taxable estate, which is beneficial if you

Last year a break valued by many charitably inclined retirees was made permanent: the charitable IRA rollover. If you’re age

The income tax credit for certain energy-efficient home improvements and equipment purchases was extended through 2016 by the Protecting Americans

Investing in mutual funds is an easy way to diversify a portfolio, which is one reason why they’re commonly found

Executives and other key employees are often compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and bonuses: They may also

As the school year draws to a close and the days lengthen, you may be one of the many homeowners

Many businesses host a picnic for employees in the summer. It’s a fun activity for your staff and you may

With health care costs continuing to climb, tax-friendly ways to pay for these expenses are more attractive than ever. Health

Are you thinking about turning a business trip into a family vacation this summer? This can be a great way