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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
Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on
If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick
Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create
Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary
Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also
A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that
If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the
Do you hold assets such as overseas real estate, foreign bank accounts or investments in international markets? Properly addressing foreign
Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations. If it includes
If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for
Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust
The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not fully understand
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to
Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep
If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your
If you have a family member who’s disabled, financial and estate planning can be tricky. You don’t want to jeopardize
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate,
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax
To ensure that a trust operates as intended, it’s critical to appoint a trustee that you can count on to
You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated