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Caution is required when addressing a gun collection in your estate plan
For many, the primary reason for creating an estate plan is to ensure their assets are passed on to family members according to their wishes. But when it comes to estate planning, not all assets are created equal. One asset type that can be tricky to transfer to...
New law eases the limitation on business interest expense deductions for 2025 and beyond
Interest paid or accrued by a business is generally deductible for federal tax purposes. But limitations apply. Now some changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will result in larger deductions for affected taxpayers. Limitation basics The deduction for...
Checking off RMDs on the year-end to-do list
You likely have a lot of things to do between now and the end of the year, such as holiday shopping, donating to your favorite charities and planning get-togethers with family and friends. For older taxpayers with one or more tax-advantaged retirement accounts, as...
Planning on making year-end gifts? Take advantage of your gift tax annual exclusion
As the year draws to a close, it’s a great time to revisit your gifting strategy — especially if you want to transfer wealth efficiently while minimizing future estate tax exposure. One of the simplest and most powerful tools available is the gift tax annual...
There’s still time to save 2025 taxes
Just because it’s December doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Consider implementing one or more of these year-end tax-saving ideas by December 31. Defer income and accelerate deductions Pushing income into the new year will reduce this...
6 last-minute tax tips for businesses
Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to lower your 2025 taxes. Here are six to consider: 1. Postpone invoicing. If your business uses the cash method of accounting and it would benefit...
Pairing a living trust with a pour-over will can help cover all your assets
A living trust is one of the most versatile estate planning tools available. It offers a streamlined way to manage and transfer assets while maintaining privacy and control. Unlike a traditional will, a living trust allows your assets to pass directly to your...
Have you used up your 2025 FSA funds?
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, now’s a good time to check your balance. FSAs save taxes, but they generally require you to incur expenses to use the funds by year end or forfeit...
How will taxes affect your merger or acquisition?
Whether you’re selling your business or acquiring another company, the tax consequences can have a major impact on the transaction’s success or failure. So if you’re thinking about a merger or acquisition, you need to consider the potential tax impact. Asset sale or...
New itemized deduction limitation will affect high-income individuals next year
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at risk, there are steps you can take before the end of 2025 to help mitigate the negative impact. The new limitation up close Before the Tax Cuts...