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

Many expenses that may qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions are deductible only to the extent they exceed, in aggregate, 2%

If you go on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct

For anyone who takes a spin at roulette, cries out “Bingo!” or engages in other wagering activities, it’s important to

Giving away assets during your life will help reduce the size of your taxable estate, which is beneficial if you

Last year a break valued by many charitably inclined retirees was made permanent: the charitable IRA rollover. If you’re age

The income tax credit for certain energy-efficient home improvements and equipment purchases was extended through 2016 by the Protecting Americans

Investing in mutual funds is an easy way to diversify a portfolio, which is one reason why they’re commonly found

Executives and other key employees are often compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and bonuses: They may also

As the school year draws to a close and the days lengthen, you may be one of the many homeowners

Many businesses host a picnic for employees in the summer. It’s a fun activity for your staff and you may

With health care costs continuing to climb, tax-friendly ways to pay for these expenses are more attractive than ever. Health

Are you thinking about turning a business trip into a family vacation this summer? This can be a great way

Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to turn your attention to year-end tax planning. While several

There are good reasons why estate planning advisors recommend you revisit and, if necessary, revise your estate plan periodically: changing

Despite what you might think, estate planning isn’t limited to only the rich and famous. In fact, your family is

Let’s say you’re charitably inclined but have concerns about maintaining a sufficient amount of income to meet your current needs.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the finalized rule on overtime exemptions for white-collar workers under the Fair

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their

As an employer, you must pay federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on amounts up to $7,000 paid to each employee as

Traditional and Roth IRAs can be powerful estate planning tools. With a “self-directed” IRA, you may be able to amp

Earlier this year, the IRS published a proposed safe harbor giving owners of certain rental real estate interests the opportunity

As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved

As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved

Fewer people currently are subject to transfer taxes than ever before. But gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes continue