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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
If you’re age 65 or older and enrolled in basic Medicare insurance, you may need to pay additional premiums to
As a closely held business owner, a substantial amount of your wealth likely is tied to the business. Of course,
On July 4, President Trump signed into law the far-reaching legislation known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes
Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If you’re
For many people, creating an estate plan falls into the category of important but not urgent. As a result, it
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases,
Do you believe you don’t need to worry about estate planning because of the current federal estate tax exemption ($13.99
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) effectively doubled the unified federal gift and estate tax exemption — and annual
Asset protection is a strategic approach to safeguarding your wealth from potential lawsuits and creditor claims. Indeed, protecting your assets
As the use of digital assets like cryptocurrencies continues to grow, so does the IRS’s scrutiny of how taxpayers report
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA),
The gift tax annual exclusion allows you to transfer up to $19,000 (for 2026) per beneficiary gift-tax-free, without tapping your
Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes
If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income
A Crummey trust provides a key tax benefit of an outright gift without some of the downsides. Although the mechanics
The IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns on January 26. This is about the
Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will
Planning for the end of life is never easy, but including your funeral and memorial wishes in your estate plan
Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at
A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust can be a valuable estate planning tool if you have a blended family.
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses,
Just because it’s December doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Consider implementing one or more