Author: Sara Ruese

As a tumultuous 2010 comes to a close, many people impacted by the recent economic downturn are pausing to reflect on the past year and plan for 2011.

Continue reading “New Year, New Company”

When Congress took no action regarding estate taxes in 2009 — 2010 ushered in an automatic end to estate and generation-skipping taxes for a period of one year.

Continue reading “The Federal Estate Tax: What Does It Mean For You?”

Today, virtually all real estate purchasers recognize and appreciate the term “due diligence”.

Continue reading “Zoning Law: What You Don’t Know Really Can Hurt You”

We recently posted an article concerning the self employment tax. Passage of President Obama’s healthcare legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the President signed into law on March 23, is cause for an update.

Continue reading “UPDATE: Don’t Ignore the Tax Consequences of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”

Much has been written over the past year and a half about the epidemic of home foreclosures.

Continue reading “When Restructuring Debt Be Sure to Be Aware of Potential Tax Consequences”

You are doubtless aware that the failure of Congress to extend the federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax system before January 1 of this year has created a great deal of uncertainty.

Continue reading “Be Sure to Review Your Estate Plan in Order to Ensure Consistency with Recent Estate Tax Changes”

The nature of an individual’s tax liability will typically rely upon whether they are employed by an employer or self-employed.

Continue reading “Small Business Owners and Partners Need to Remember the Tax Consequences of Self-Employment”