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Scott Henvey: Mar 9, 2022 3:00:00 PM
One goal of estate planning is to avoid or minimize probate. This is particularly important if you own real estate in more than one state. Why? Because each piece of real estate titled in your name must go through probate in the state where the...
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Maurice La Verdure: Mar 9, 2022 1:00:00 PM
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to...
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Scott Henvey: Mar 9, 2022 11:00:00 AM
Despite the robust job market, there are still some people losing their jobs. If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are probably...
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Maurice La Verdure: Feb 16, 2022 3:27:06 PM
If you’re in business for yourself as a sole proprietor, or you’re planning to start a business, you need to know about the tax aspects of your...
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Scott Henvey: Feb 16, 2022 3:24:42 PM
If you donated to charity last year, letters from the charities may have appeared in your mailbox recently acknowledging the donations. But what...
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Maurice La Verdure: Feb 16, 2022 3:23:10 PM
If charitable giving is important to you, consider a donor-advised fund (DAF). A DAF — typically sponsored and managed by a community foundation or...
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Scott Henvey: Feb 16, 2022 3:21:30 PM
Do you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a minimum tax cost? The simplest way is to distribute cash as a dividend. However,...
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Maurice La Verdure: Feb 16, 2022 3:19:32 PM
If you’re married, you may wonder whether you should file joint or separate tax returns. The answer depends on your individual tax situation.
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Scott Henvey: Jan 20, 2022 11:00:00 AM
Many employees — from retail workers to sales staffers involved in complex business-to-business transactions — receive part of their compensation...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jan 18, 2022 11:00:00 AM
A primary purpose of estate planning is to ensure that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes after you die. But if a family member...
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Scott Henvey: Jan 12, 2022 3:41:53 PM
You may pay out a bundle in out-of-pocket medical costs each year. But can you deduct them on your tax return? It’s possible but not easy. Medical...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jan 12, 2022 3:39:02 PM
The “stretch” IRA generally no longer exists. But if you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA, a properly designed charitable remainder...
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Scott Henvey: Jan 12, 2022 3:31:29 PM
If you’re an employer with a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax credit involving...
