When providing for your children, one trust may be better than two

One of the most effective ways to provide for your children in your estate plan is to set ...
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Are your volunteers risking legal and tax liability?

Comprehensive risk management is one of the primary responsibilities of not-for-profit leaders. You probably regularly consider and act ...
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Best practices for offsite construction project management

Under the offsite construction model, major building components or even entire modular structures are prefabricated in manufacturing facilities ...
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Taxes when you sell an appreciated vacation home

Vacation homes in upscale areas may be worth way more than owners paid for them. That’s great, but ...
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Challenges of valuing family-owned businesses

Working together can bring out the best — and worst — in families. Here are some issues business ...
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How employers can build trust in their HR departments

In many workplaces, the human resources (HR) department is the de facto face of the employer. HR departments ...
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Address mental health care in your estate plan with a psychiatric advance directive

It’s not uncommon for people to address the fact that they may one day become physically incapacitated and ...
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Disaster relief charities: Know the rules before providing aid

The United States is entering the most natural-disaster-prone time of the year. Tornadoes are most likely to occur ...
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IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Energy Efficiency Rebates

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established and expanded numerous incentives to encourage taxpayers to increase their use of ...
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Florida Drops Sales Tax Rate on Real Estate Leases From 4.5% to 2%

Effective June 1, 2024, a significant change is coming to real estate rentals in Florida. The state sales ...
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Reverse sales and use tax audits can reveal refund opportunities for manufacturers

While most states offer sales and use tax exemptions for certain purchases by manufacturers, the details can vary ...
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Watch out for “income in respect of a decedent” issues when receiving an inheritance

Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances, and who wouldn’t enjoy some unexpected money? But in some cases, ...
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