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Should You Opt for S Corporation Status?

Depending on your situation, you may want to operate your small business as an S corporation. The benefits can be significant. Read more

Don’t Be Afraid of Probate

You have probably heard this advice many times: Try to keep family assets out of probate. Read more

Giving Away Gifts of Property to Charity

At first glance, the tax rules for charitable donations seem relatively simple: You write out a check to a charity and deduct it on your federal tax return. What’s so hard about that? However Read more

Spreading Out Tax on Real Estate Sales

If you bought prime real estate years ago, you may realize a sizeable gain if you sell the property to an eager buyer. However Read more

Know the Tax Differences for Independent Contractors

In these days of alternative work arrangements, it’s harder than ever to tell the difference between employees and independent contractors. Nevertheless Read more

Making History: A Tax Credit for Renovating Real Estate

Are you in the process of renovating a building that has seen better times? If the building is located in a historic part of town, you may be able to Read more

Miscellaneous Expenses: All the Deductions That Don’t Fit

Most income tax deductions on your return, such as charitable donations or medical expenses, are easily recognized. However Read more

Lock Up Tax Deductions for a Home Office

Besides the obvious advantages of working from home—it’s a short commute, for one—you stand to benefit from certain tax deductions. For starters Read more

Establishing Business Value Before a Sale

What is your business worth? It’s difficult to tell—especially if it’s a family-owned business that is not publicly traded. Typically Read more