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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 IRS recently increased the carryover limit for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) to an amount indexed for inflation. The
The IRS has issued guidance clarifying that certain deductions aren’t allowed if a business has received a Paycheck Protection
Nearly everyone has heard about the Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) that the federal government is sending to help mitigate
Some of the most effective estate planning strategies involve setting up irrevocable trusts. For a trust to be deemed
Many people are currently working from home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your external
The IRS recently issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding retirement plan distribution and loan relief under the Coronavirus Aid,
Thanks to affordable technology, more and more companies have been allowing employees to work remotely in recent years. It’s
There are several tools you can use to build flexibility into your estate plan. Flexibility is especially important now
In light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many businesses are interested in donating to charity. In order to
Do you want to save more for retirement on a tax-favored basis? If so, and if you qualify, you
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has refocused people’s thoughts on the health and safety of their families. In addition
The IRS has issued new guidance addressing a question that has lingered since the launch of the Paycheck Protection