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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
Providing for the educational needs of your children, grandchildren and even future generations is an honorable estate planning objective. What
When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount
These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be
Let’s assume you have a legally valid will but you’ve decided that it should be revised because of a change
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want
Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year,
If you’re approaching retirement or have already retired, one of the biggest challenges is balancing the need to maintain your
Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject
Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called
Personal items — which may have modest monetary value but significant sentimental value — may be more difficult to address
A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by