CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

U.S. multinationals optimistic for another repatriation holiday. President-elect Trump’s election win moves large U.S. corporations closer than they’ve been in

Could on-site childcare become more attractive for businesses under President-elect Trump? On his website, Trump proposed during the campaign to

Will you owe the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) on unearned income? Try to reduce your exposure. It’s a

Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and

In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and

Typically, it’s better to defer tax. One way is through controlling when your business recognizes income and incurs deductible expenses.

There’s a lot to think about when you change jobs, and it’s easy for a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement

If you’re charitably inclined, making donations is probably one of your key year-end tax planning strategies. But if you typically

Section 529 plans provide a tax-advantaged way to help pay for college expenses. Here are just a few of the

If you have incomplete or missing records and get audited by the IRS, your business will likely lose out on

If you invest, whether you’re considered an investor or a trader can have a significant impact on your tax bill.

If you recently redeemed frequent flyer miles to treat the family to a fun summer vacation or to take your

The IRS has provided guidance to employers regarding the recent presidential action to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that existing home sales and prices are up nationwide,

With the federal gift and estate tax exemption now at a record high $11.58 million for 2020, most estates aren’t

As you’re probably aware, President Trump signed an executive memorandum on August 8 creating a payroll tax deferral. The development

Many companies are struggling as a result of shutdowns and restructurings during the COVID-19 crisis. To add insult to injury,

Has your organization laid off employees this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but you plan to rehire some of

A federal trial court recently invalidated several provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) temporary regulations implementing the paid

In a world that’s increasingly paperless, you’re likely becoming accustomed to conducting a variety of transactions digitally. But when it

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made changes to excess business losses. This includes some changes that

Under current law, 100% bonus depreciation will be phased out in steps for property placed in service in calendar years

If you’re getting close to retirement, you may wonder: Are my Social Security benefits going to be taxed? And if

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, students are going back to school this fall, either remotely, in-person or under a hybrid schedule.