CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

CELEBRATING OVER
SIXTY FIVE YEARS

GPKLEG Blog

News & Helpful Tips

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

Many estate planning techniques are intended to minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family

Over the last several years, virtual currency has become increasingly popular. Bitcoin is the most widely recognized form of virtual

A common estate planning mistake is to designate a minor as beneficiary — or contingent beneficiary — of a life

If you own a business and have a child in high school or college, hiring him or her for the

Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences

An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves

Most businesses approach technology as an evolving challenge. You don’t want to overspend on bells and whistles you’ll never fully

It’s not uncommon for businesses to sometimes generate tax losses. But the losses that can be deducted are limited by

When school lets out, kids participate in a wide variety of summer activities. If one of the activities your child

With the filing date for 2017 in the rearview mirror for most businesses and individuals, the last thing they probably

Employees don’t always fill out their W-4 forms accurately. For example, some may wrongly write “exempt” on the withholding portion

At this time of year, a summer vacation is on many people’s minds. If you travel for business, combining a