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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
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2017. Keep
If your elderly parent’s mental state is deteriorating to the point where he or she is unable to manage day-to-day
The IRS is requesting more help with its Form W-2 verification program. The program was implemented during 2016 as a
The U.S. Tax Court held that a tax code rule involving charitable donations doesn’t apply currently because IRS hasn’t yet
Come tax time, owner-employees face a variety of distinctive tax planning challenges, depending on whether their business is structured as
Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, but with inflation remaining low, most of the limits remain unchanged for
Reminder: Jan. 31 is the due date for W-2 and certain 1099-MISC forms. Unlike in prior years, 2016 W-2 forms
FBAR filing deadline pushed back for some. Proposed regs, issued in March, would expand and clarify exemptions from Report of
If you own intellectual property (IP), such as a patent or copyright, you need to know how to account for
Business owners get to make executive decisions. It’s one of the perks of the job. But acting unilaterally when buying
If you don’t make a 2016 Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) contribution by December 31, the opportunity will be lost
New law creates new type of HRA. The 21st Century Cures Act was recently signed into law. It creates a