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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
Does your college-aged child have a basic estate plan? In more cases than not, the answer is “no.” The good
Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject
Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject
The IRS recently announced that it’ll increase the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of
The best laid plans can go awry. After your death, events may transpire that you hadn’t anticipated or couldn’t have
Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on
The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 15 for individuals and businesses so it’s a good time to
For many business owners, estate planning and succession planning go hand in hand. As the owner of a closely held
The downturn in the stock market may have caused the value of your retirement account to decrease. But if you
Businesses should be aware that they may be responsible for issuing more information reporting forms for 2022 because more workers
Families that have children who are adopted, or stepchildren who haven’t been legally adopted, may face unique estate planning challenges.
Taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent may provide more than just personal satisfaction. You could also be eligible