Don’t Make This Costly Portability Election Mistake

Estate tax portability election

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) permanently increased the federal estate and gift tax exemption to a whopping $15 million per person for 2026 and later. You can give away while alive and/or bequeath at death this much money or property free of federal estate and gift tax.  If you’re married, you and your […]

It’s Not Too Late: Qualify Now for Your 2020 and 2021 ERC Money

Employee Retention Credit

I am writing about a significant opportunity for your business to qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).  As we are in 2023, you still have the chance to qualify for the ERC for the 2020 and 2021 calendar years and potentially recover a substantial amount of money. The ERC is a refundable tax credit […]

Estate Planning for the Rest of Us

You need an estate plan, regardless of whether or not you are among the ultra-rich. As recent news has shown, even those who have won the lottery or have substantial wealth can fall victim to poor estate planning. While federal estate taxes may not concern you, you need a will to have your wishes honored […]