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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

Many people who launch small businesses start out as sole proprietors. Here are nine tax rules and considerations involved in

Married couples often wonder whether they should file joint or separate tax returns. The answer depends on your individual tax

A financial power of attorney can be a valuable planning tool. The most common type is the durable power of

Many of today’s businesses employ workers from across the generational spectrum. Employees may range from Baby Boomers to members of

Auditors use various procedures to verify the amounts reported on your financial statements. In addition to reviewing original source documents

Are you an employer who owns a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages? You may qualify

If you’re getting ready to file your 2019 tax return, and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there

For 2020, the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption has reached a whopping $11.58 million ($23.16 million for married couples).

To guard against natural disasters and other calamities, many companies buy business interruption insurance. These policies provide cash flow to

Finding the right person to head up your company’s finance and accounting department can be challenging in today’s tight labor

Right now, you may be more concerned about your 2019 tax bill than you are about your 2020 tax situation.

The word “concentration” is usually associated with a strong ability to pay attention. Business owners are urged to concentrate when