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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
During the holiday season your thoughts likely turn to helping those in need by making charitable donations. Doing so will
Standard mileage rates decrease for 2017. The IRS announced that the optional mileage allowance for owned or leased autos, vans,
Year end is just about here. You know what that means, right? It’s a great time to settle in by
An alternative way to be charitable. Taxpayers who are at least 70½, who have IRAs and who wish to donate
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) save tax. The IRS reminds eligible employees to take advantage of employer health care FSAs in
A tried-and-true estate planning strategy is to make tax-free gifts to loved ones during life, because it reduces potential estate
The 2016 gift tax annual exclusion allows you to give up to $14,000 per recipient tax-free without using up any
If you limit how many vacation days employees can roll over to the new year, you might find your workplace
Get ready to file your tax return in 2017. The IRS announced that the 2017 tax filing season will begin
Be sure to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) by year end, if required. If you’ve reached age 70 1/2, take
There are some last-minute moves that may save you money on your 2016 taxes. 1) If you’re eligible for a
Congress Watch: U.S. House of Representatives prepares to adjourn. On Dec. 8, the House passed H.R. 2028, “Further Continuing and