Why Estate Planning Still Matters
Given the dramatic increase in the federal gift and estate tax exemption over the last 20 years, there's a common misconception that federal estate planning is a concern of [...]
Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
Year end is here, but there's still time for individual taxpayers to make moves to lower their 2025 tax bills. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became [...]
6 Last-minute Tax Tips for Businesses
Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to lower your 2025 taxes. Here are six to consider: [...]
New Itemized Deduction Limitation Will Affect High-Income Individuals Next Year
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at risk, there are steps you can take before the [...]
5 Potential Tax Breaks to Know Before Moving a Parent Into a Nursing Home
Approximately 1.3 million Americans live in nursing homes, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. If you have a parent moving into one, taxes are probably not on [...]
Small Business Tax Planning Tips
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became law on July 4, 2025, includes many favorable changes that will help small businesses and their owners. But it's not [...]
New Tax Rules Have Been Set: Start Planning Now
Individual taxpayers faced significant tax planning uncertainty for the first six months of the year. Many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) were scheduled to [...]
Maximize Your Year-End Giving With Gifts That Offer Tax Benefits
As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies. One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity [...]
Make year-end tax planning moves before it’s too late!
With the arrival of fall, it’s an ideal time to begin implementing strategies that could reduce your tax burden for both this year and next. One of the first [...]
Possible Expiration of Key TCJA Provisions Could Affect Individual Taxpayers
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to the federal tax rules for individual taxpayers. Many of these provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of [...]
Smart Tax Planning Pays Off
If you're financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize their tax obligations. Roughly [...]
Federal Tax News for Individuals
New 401(k) contribution limits for 2024 In 2024, individuals will be able to contribute more to their 401(k) plans, up to $23,000. The same is true for 403(b) plans [...]
Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Individuals
As the holidays approach, it's time to consider tax planning moves that will help lower this year's tax bill, as well as set you up for tax savings in future [...]
Inheriting stock or other assets? You’ll receive a favorable “stepped-up basis”
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. How do the rules work? Under the [...]
Address Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan
Today, almost everyone owns some sort of digital asset — and some of these assets can be quite valuable. But if your estate plan doesn't account for digital assets properly, [...]