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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
If you’re concerned about the impact of transfer taxes on your gifts, consider making “net gifts” to your loved ones.
If you’re in business for yourself as a sole proprietor, or you’re planning to start a business, you need to
April 18, 2022, is the deadline for filing your federal income tax return. Keep in mind that the gift tax
Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades and the rules surrounding them have changed many times. What
If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your
Designing an estate plan can be a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you want to preserve as much
Many tax limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of them have increased for 2022.
A primary purpose of estate planning is to ensure that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes after you
The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years. In an August 2021
It’s difficult for many people to think about their mortality, so it’s not surprising to learn that many put off
Do you want to sell commercial or investment real estate that has appreciated significantly? One way to defer a tax