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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

Inventory is a prime target for fraud schemes, second only to cash. Retailers, manufacturers and contractors are at risk for

Extra time to supply Affordable Care Act (ACA) statements. The IRS has extended the ACA information reporting due date to

Is your inventory being stolen by dishonest employees or customers? Inventory is a prime target for fraud schemes, second only

Educational institutions get extended penalty relief for tuition reporting change. The IRS has announced that it is extending previously granted

Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate to strengthen retirement savings. On Nov. 17, Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and

“Mailbox rule” reigns supreme. A federal district court dismissed a suit by married taxpayers who claimed they’d filed a timely,

Typically, much of the estate planning process focuses on money. But the most successful estate plans are founded on relationships.

Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits may be reduced or even eliminated

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could result in major tax law changes in 2017.

Special tax benefits for military members. The IRS reminds service members that they may qualify for special tax benefits. These

What’s your status? An accurate tax return depends partly on using the right filing status. When one taxpayer’s living situation

  Saving for retirement can be tough if you’re putting most of your money and time into operating a small

The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been

In a historically tenuous time to retain employees, small employers are particularly at risk. Whereas a large employer might be

The “stretch” IRA generally no longer exists. But if you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA, a properly

If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re

In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for

Precise language is critical in wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. A lack of clarity may be an invitation

If you’re getting ready to file your 2021 tax return, and your tax bill is more than you’d like, there

The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax

One goal of estate planning is to avoid or minimize probate. This is particularly important if you own real estate

If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could

If you donated to charity last year, letters from the charities may have appeared in your mailbox recently acknowledging the

If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of