CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to turn your attention to year-end tax planning. While several

There are good reasons why estate planning advisors recommend you revisit and, if necessary, revise your estate plan periodically: changing

Despite what you might think, estate planning isn’t limited to only the rich and famous. In fact, your family is

Let’s say you’re charitably inclined but have concerns about maintaining a sufficient amount of income to meet your current needs.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the finalized rule on overtime exemptions for white-collar workers under the Fair

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their

As an employer, you must pay federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on amounts up to $7,000 paid to each employee as

Traditional and Roth IRAs can be powerful estate planning tools. With a “self-directed” IRA, you may be able to amp

Earlier this year, the IRS published a proposed safe harbor giving owners of certain rental real estate interests the opportunity

As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved

As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved

Fewer people currently are subject to transfer taxes than ever before. But gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes continue