Intrafamily loans must be handled with care

Is one of your top estate planning goals to provide your family with financial security at the lowest ...
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The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50

Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” ...
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What do the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment numbers mean for you?

The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful ...
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Federal Government Ending Paper Check Payments (and Eventually Check Receipts) 

Executive Order 14247 – titled Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account – mandates that the U.S. ...
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A quiet trust has its benefits, but an incentive trust may be a better option

When it comes to estate planning, one of the more nuanced tools available is a quiet trust (also known ...
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Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime

Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income and overtime income were fully taxable for federal ...
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Sharing your estate plan’s details with family has pros and cons

When it comes to estate planning, one important decision many people struggle with is whether to share the ...
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Is a custodial account right for your family?

If you’re considering opening an investment account for your minor child or grandchild to help him or her ...
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IRS releases guidance on changes to R&E expensing

Among its numerous tax provisions, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated immediate deductions for research and ...
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Teachers and others can deduct eligible educator expenses this year — and more next year and beyond

At back-to-school time, much of the focus is on the students returning to the classroom — and on ...
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A family business owner needs both an estate plan and a succession plan

For family business owners, an estate plan and a succession plan often work in tandem, ensuring that both ...
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Investing in qualified small business stock now offers expanded tax benefits

By purchasing stock in certain small businesses, you can diversify your investment portfolio. You also may enjoy preferential ...
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