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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),
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, review them in light of income taxes. For trusts, the income
Families who wish to give to charity while minimizing gift and estate taxes should consider a charitable lead trust (CLT).
Some people make video recordings of their will signings in an effort to create evidence that they possess the requisite
You’d be hard pressed to find a company not looking to generate more leads, boost sales and improve its profit
It can be difficult in the current job market for students and recent graduates to find summer or full-time jobs.
If you recently filed for your 2016 income tax return (rather than filing for an extension) you may now be
Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate
A potential downside of tax-deferred saving through a traditional retirement plan is that you’ll have to pay taxes when you
For many, an important estate planning goal is to encourage their children or other heirs to lead responsible, productive lives.
If you’re interested in lending money to your children or other family members, consider establishing a “family bank.” These entities
Every company has at least one owner. And, in many cases, there exists leadership down through the organizational chart. But
Many companies take an ad hoc approach to technology. If you’re among them, it’s understandable; you probably had to automate