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Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect ownership of…
Get ready: The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s…
Start tax planning for 2026 Many tax-related changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. Beginning in 2026, among…
If you have two or more children, a “pot” trust may be right for your estate plan. Trusts can be an effective way to provide for your children. Typically, parents…
While many facets of the economy have improved this year, the rising cost of living and other economic factors have caused many businesses to close their doors. If this is…
When a spouse dies, the last thing the survivor wants to deal with is higher taxes. But that’s exactly what can happen if he or she is caught in the…
The consequences of misclassifying workers can be costly. If you misclassify an employee as an independent contractor, for example, you may be liable for back taxes (including the employee’s shares…
Are you buying a business that will have one or more co-owners? Or do you already own one fitting that description? If so, consider installing a buy-sell agreement. A well-drafted…
If you’re selling property used in your trade or business, you should understand the tax implications. There are many complex rules that can potentially apply. To simplify this discussion, let’s…
If you own a closely held corporation, you can borrow funds from your business at rates that are lower than those charged by a bank. But it’s important to avoid…
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may…
With school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your son or daughter some business knowledge, you and your child could…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017 and generally took effect at the start of 2018. It brought sweeping changes to various aspects of…
The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 17 for individuals and businesses, so it’s a good time to review the rules for computing corporate federal estimated payments. You want…
The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). These amounts are adjusted each year, based on inflation, and the adjustments are announced earlier…