When it comes time to put wealth and property into a legally binding will, some things are easier than others. You generally leave cash, physical assets and life insurance to help meet the financial needs of a spouse and children. But a business with many moving parts can be more complicated. Not every heir has […]
May 1, 2017 is “May Day,” but did you know that there is another reason to recognize the day? The first of May is also “Law Day” in the United States.
What is Law Day?
60 years ago, in 1957, the then-President of the American Bar Association (ABA) had the idea to honor the legal system […]
For many people, just hearing the word “taxes” is enough to make blood pressure soar. We’re in the final stretch now for the 2016 tax filings, so it’s too late to do much to make that process easier this year. However, there are some simple things you can do now that will help when it […]
You have about a month to get your taxes filed with the Internal Revenue Service. National Tax Day is usually April 15 of every year; however, on some years, you may get a few extra days. 2017 is such a year. This year, April 15 is on a Saturday, and the IRS doesn’t count weekend […]
If you are starting a new business, or if you’ve been in business as a sole proprietor, LLC or partnership, there may be advantages to formally incorporating it. As with any business decision, it’s important to fully understand the process of incorporating a business, as well as the implications of doing so.
Why Consider Incorporating?
First, as […]
Many people do not think of creating a will, trust or other documents in preparation for their death; and depending on the size of the estate, could leave a considerable cost for their heirs. As of 2017, Florida does not have an estate tax; however, dying intestate – without a will and / or a […]
Benjamin Franklin pointed out that “death and taxes” are the only sure things in life. That adage holds as true today as it did in 1789. While both are unavoidable, there are things that you can do to reduce your tax liability and make the ongoing process run more smoothly. By being well-organized and knocking […]
Creating a will or estate plan ranks among the true acts of kindness. You are considering friends and loved ones in a thoughtful way. You’re also taking control of how you’d like assets distributed and removing any potential disagreements between those you leave behind. It’s important to set up a will or estate plan and […]
Everyone who earns an income in the United States is required to pay federal income taxes. This money is used by the federal government to pay for such necessities as defense, housing, education, science, and interest on the national debt. Each person who pays these taxes is put into tax brackets, something you have probably […]
Throughout the year, you likely give gifts to family and friends for many different reasons. While most of these gifts are simple and require no action on your part as it pertains to the IRS, more expensive gifts may be subject to the federal gift tax. Gifts that are excluded from the federal gift tax […]
