Preparing for estate taxes is something that all taxpayers need to think about and plan for, especially for those who intend to pass property or other assets onto beneficiaries after their death. It is also important for…
Gift and estate tax planning is an important part of managing one’s finances, especially for those with considerable assets. Of course, with gifting and transferring assets comes some tax liability—a lot of which is ultimately determined by…
Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in the name of the business? You may want to rethink this approach. Any short-term benefits may be…
We originally published this article in late 2020 but thought it relevant to re-share. We updated data for 2022. According to Family Enterprise USA, 87 percent of businesses in the United States are family-owned. Annually, these companies…
Why Is a Succession Plan So Important? Business leaders and owners typically are good at building their companies and realizing success in their positions and respective industry (ies), just as was envisioned at the startup stage. But…
Among the biggest long-term concerns of many business owners is succession planning — how to smoothly and safely transfer ownership and control of the company to the next generation. From a tax perspective, the optimal time to…
A Tax Planning Discussion with Larry Friedman Join us as Tax Director Larry Friedman discusses a variety of tax changes, updates, and planning tips for 2021. He will address the following: Income Taxes The Unknown of 2021…
It’s been estimated that there are roughly 5 million family-owned businesses in the United States. Annually, these companies make substantial contributions to both employment figures and the gross domestic product. If you own a family business, one important…
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