Charitable giving has been a part of our society since ancient times, dating back to when the Egyptians built the pyramids. But it was only in 1954 that the modern tax code caught up and began recognizing public charitable organizations — vehicles bringing critical aid to those in need...
Read MoreCreating strategies for both estate and business succession planning is equally important. On the business side, it’s not just about preparing for your retirement but also about preparing for unexpected events. Either way, proper planning identifies which position you want to replace...
Read MoreOn December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA). In addition to serving as the legislative vehicle to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023, the CAA also includes the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. SECURE 2.0 is a continuation of the...
Read MoreSelling your business isn’t just about the business. That takes center stage of course, but it’s also just as much about you, the owner, and how financially prepared you’ll be in the next phase of your life. That’s where modeling the sale of your business and the impact it...
Read MoreThe SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act of 2019 significantly changed the landscape of retirement savings for many individuals. Of the key areas the Act targets to help Americans prepare for retirement, many impact a common savings vehicle: Individual Retirement...
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Read MoreOn August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which is a scaled back version of the Build Back Better Bill in play last fall. The IRA contains a handful of federal revenue raising provisions — to the tune of more than $700 billion — as well as...
Read MoreAs a professional services firm, we focus on helping others be successful — our clients and their businesses, our colleagues and our profession as a whole. As leaders in an industry that is constantly changing and presenting new challenges (which we welcome), we are also committed to...
Read MoreNFT is shorthand for non-fungible token, a digital asset that contains unique data or metadata that can make it more or less valuable. NFTs are similar to baseball cards in that not all baseball cards are worth the same amount even though they appear similar. Their value varies depending on who...
Read MoreAt 16, you can drive a car. At 18, you can vote and serve in the military. And at 21, you can order a drink in a bar. But when is the right time to create an estate plan? When should you create the basic documents that will help you and your family make important decisions in the face of an...
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