It’s not just about slip & falls- the Second Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a ruling that says that landlords can be liable for their tenants’ discriminatory conduct. Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc., 15-cv-1823 (2d Cir. Mar. 4, 2019). The Plaintiff in the case (an African-American man) was being harassed by a neighbor-tenant…
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Tax Savings Strategies to Implement NOW to Lower Your 2019 Tax Bill
The TCJA (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) virtually doubled the standard deduction (for personal returns). For 2019, the standard personal deductions are: $12,200 – Single (or married filing separately) $24,400 – Married, filing jointly $18,350 – Head of Household You can find info for 2018 here. If you’re used to itemizing your deductions- the new…
Continue reading…Buying Vs. Renting Commercial Real Estate: What Are The Tax Benefits?
By: Shu Saito, CEO, Allfilters.com – Forbes, YEC CommunityVoice, Link While I’m not an accountant and don’t have any professional training in this field, I do have extensive experience as a business owner. Additionally, I would like to think that I have an advanced understanding of accounting and finances in general. So, while you should always consult…
Continue reading…Trusts In The Age Of Trump: Time To Re-Engineer Your Estate Plan
By Ashlea Ebeling, Forbes Staff Link to original article here The federal tax overhaul just doubled the amount of wealth you can pass to heirs estate-tax-free–without using any trusts or planning gimmicks. Yet rather than looking for a new specialty, top trust lawyers are positively giddy about the opportunities created by the law President Trump…
Continue reading…The Complete 35-Step Guide For Entrepreneurs Starting A Business
By Richard Harroch, Forbes July 15, 2018 Link to original article here In this article, I give an overview of 35 key steps for entrepreneurs who are starting a business, with links to additional articles addressing some of the topics in more depth. 1. Understand the Commitment and Challenges Involved in Starting a…
Continue reading…The Tough Stuff: Talking with Your Loved One About End-of-Life Arrangements
Create an Estate Plan Your loved one might already have an estate plan in place, but if it’s been some time since it was revisited or revised, encourage them to take a look to see if anything needs to be added or changed. Their will should designate who gets what when they pass away,…
Continue reading…Getting Organized in 2018: A Guide to Set Yourself Up for Success!
Getting Organized in 2018 – Things you can do now to make 2018 your best year yet! Happy New Year! In this edition of our blog, we wanted to recognize the new year of 2018, and give you some tips on how to get organized. First and foremost, resolutions are great. Goals are always inhibitors…
Continue reading…Legacy Planning: Why Planning for your Legacy will Benefit Your Estate.
Legacy Planning: Why Planning for your Legacy will Benefit your Estate. The term, “Legacy” denotes a larger meaning than simply leaving money or things behind to loved ones. A legacy is more about the way someone lived rather than how they died. Although, the administration of material assets is imperative to estate planning, leaving…
Continue reading…Things to be Thankful For: Giving Generously in Your Estate Plan
Things to be Thankful For: Giving Generously in Your Estate Plan Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we decided to focus on being generous and the individuals your Estate Plan can help after you are gone. So, here it is: you spend much time, energy and money in setting up a solid estate; an…
Continue reading…5 Simple Steps to Start a Business… Creating a Business Plan
Have you ever considered or are you considering starting your own business? The process can be daunting, tumultuous and confusing… However, if done right, starting your own business can be simple, efficient, exciting- as well as lucrative & fulfilling! Tiffany Ballenger Floyd, a Nevada attorney who works with new & experienced business owners offers this…
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