The Basic Tools of Estate Planning
It is a common misconception that estate planning only applies to extremely wealthy people. That is simply not true. If you add up the value of your personal assets, you…
It is a common misconception that estate planning only applies to extremely wealthy people. That is simply not true. If you add up the value of your personal assets, you…
New York State made changes to its Basic STAR program. Highlights include: Statewide STAR Registration Launched On August 20, 2013, The New York State Tax Department unveiled a secure online…
Of course, everyone makes mistakes, but some are worse than others. For instance, the types of errors you might commit when investing in equities could haunt you for years, dramatically…
As the owner or manager of a business, one of your main responsibilities is to be a leader. But leading is about more than just taking charge and exerting authority….
Despite favorable changes under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), comprehensive estate planning remains a challenge. However, a relatively simple technique, called the spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT),…
With new provisions of the Affordable Care Act scheduled to go into effect, here are some updates and reminders that you should be aware of, along with links to more…
The IRS rewards the generosity of taxpayers who bestow charitable gifts on those who are less fortunate than they are. But there are plenty of “ins” and “outs” to the…
People are living longer these days. That is good news, of course, but it also means that you may have to provide yourself with a bigger cushion in retirement than…
Ready or not, many key provisions in the massive health care law—the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA)—take effect next year. In fact, employers must meet certain…