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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
Time to get empowered. The IRS is reminding businesses that a number of special tax benefits are still available in
When a married couple lives in a community property state, the money earned and property acquired by either spouse during
Audit season is just around the corner for calendar-year companies. With external audits, preparation can help facilitate field work, lower
IRA distributions were taxable. A man took nearly $45,000 in withdrawals from his wife’s IRA during their divorce “out of
Court finds properties weren’t worthless or abandoned. The sole shareholder of an S corporation claimed net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks
Bill would allow vets to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The U.S. House is considering the “Veterans TRICARE Choice
Payroll tax penalty imposed. A person responsible for collecting and paying payroll tax can be held personally liable for willfully
In order to take advantage of two important depreciation tax breaks for business assets, you must place the assets in
Donations to qualified charities are generally fully deductible, and they may be the easiest deductible expense to time to your
When planning their estates, many people agonize over the negative impact their wealth might have on their children. To address
Taxpayers may challenge IRS expert’s valuation in gift tax case. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has
Tax deferral denied despite lack of prearranged plan for related-party transaction. Sec. 1031 allows capital gains to be deferred when
A new tax-advantaged way to help children build up savings for the future was created by the One Big Beautiful
Choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions in the estate planning process. This person (or institution) will
If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or
Many people think of estate planning as a “one-and-done” task — something you complete and file away. But an estate
If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one
The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed
Irrevocable trusts provide various estate planning benefits, such as reducing estate taxes and helping to ensure assets are distributed as
An advance payment is one received by a business before it provides whatever is being paid for. For federal income
It’s not uncommon for family members to contest a loved one’s will or challenge other estate planning documents. But you
If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income
If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one