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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 save for retirement with an IRA or other plan, you’ll be interested to know that Congress recently passed
If you reside in a high-tax state, you may want to consider using nongrantor trusts to soften the blow of
As you’ve probably heard, a new law was recently passed with a wide range of retirement plan changes for employers
If, like many people, your traditional IRA holds a mixture of deductible (after-tax) and nondeductible (pretax) contributions, it’s important to
At the beginning of the year, many people make resolutions about improving their physical fitness. Employers may seek to lend
Some benefit plans are required to include an opinion from an independent qualified public accountant (IQPA) when filing Form 5500
While you were celebrating the holidays, you may not have noticed that Congress passed a law with a grab bag
Technology has made it easier to work from home so lots of people now commute each morning to an office
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new program to encourage investment in economically distressed areas through generous tax
In its 2018 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Dakota’s “economic nexus” statute, expanding
The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years, according to a 2019
The IRS has issued final regulations that should provide comfort to taxpayers interested in making large gifts under the current