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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 going through a divorce, you probably feel a little overwhelmed by all the legal and financial items you
On August 28, the IRS issued guidance that provides some explanation of how employers can defer withholding and remitting an
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the IRS recently issued Notice 2020-52. It offers sponsors of safe harbor 401(k) plans
On August 8, President Trump signed four executive actions, including a Presidential Memorandum to defer the employee’s portion of Social
If your business was fortunate enough to get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan taken out in connection with the
In the COVID-19 era, many parents are hiring nannies and babysitters because their daycare centers and summer camps have closed.
You may use a qualified disclaimer to refuse a bequest from a loved one. Doing so will cause an asset
While you probably don’t have any problems paying your tax bills, you may wonder: What happens in the event you
Did you recently file your federal tax return and were surprised to find you owed money? You might want to
If you own or manage a business with employees, you may be at risk for a severe tax penalty. It’s
You’ve probably seen it in the movies or on TV: A close-knit family gathers to find out what’s contained in
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter for goods