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5 Major Tax-Favored Retirement Plan Changes for Individuals under New Law
After months of negotiations, Congress finally passed the long-awaited Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0). This part of the omnibus funding package builds on the SECURE Act of 2019 and contains major changes in the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules and other retirement provisions. Here are five major taxpayer friendly […]
Estates
Why You Need a Durable Power of Attorney For Finances
Incapacitation is a possibility for people as they grow older. A durable power of attorney assigned to a trustworthy and responsible individual can help alleviate worries that health problems will prevent you from handling financial matters at some point in the future. Unfortunately, incapacitation can happen to anyone at any time. How Durable Is a […]
Business Law
Take Notice of Notice Provisions in Contracts
When signing a contract, make sure to check the “notice” clause or provision. It lays out how you and the other party will communicate during the term of the contract. Specifically, it states who the notice should be sent to (such as the CEO, attorney, office manager), where it should be sent (the other party’s […]
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Tax Treatment of Debt Forgiveness: Watch Out for Tax Bills Delivered COD
Debtors typically experience a feeling of relief when a creditor agrees to forgive their debt. But that feeling often is replaced by shock and confusion when they learn they owe taxes on so-called “cancellation of debt” (COD) income. Read on to learn the tax rules for COD income and how they might affect your tax […]
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Looking Into Long-Term Care Facilities
The need for long-term care assistance continues to grow. Roughly 5.8 million people in the United States used paid long-term care services in 2020, with about 1.9 million of those residing in long-term care facilities, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Seven out of ten people will require some form of assisted living care during […]
General Litigation
To Sue or Not to Sue?
Going to court to settle a dispute is sometimes necessary, but it can take time and money, destroy valuable business relationships and reveal details that you may prefer to keep secret. Of course, court isn’t your only option. You can try an alternative dispute resolution, which gives two options: The Courts and the Law The […]
Intellectual Property
Giving Away Patents With Strings Attached
Gifts of intellectual property to a qualified charity are generally tax deductible. But can you deduct a charitable donation of a patent if the gift comes with certain built-in restrictions? It depends. A ruling from the IRS answers the question in three different gift-giving scenarios that have strings attached. When is this Ruling Applicable? […]
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What Business Owners Should Know About Financial Forecasting
Is your business ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in 2023? Financial statements show how a company has performed in the past. But historical data doesn’t necessarily predict future performance, especially in an uncertain, volatile market. As part of your planning, it’s important for management to prepare forecasted statements. Forecasts vs. […]
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