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Learn more about current hot topics surrounding the administration of a decedent’s estate and included statutory, regulatory, financial, and case law interpretations in estate administration.  

The new Corporate Transparency Act is a complex piece of legislation that will impose a substantial burden on the general public. The uncertainty as to who it applies to will impose a significant burden on taxpayers to make this determination.     

This article offers perspectives on grantor retained annuity trusts and how a GRAT can provide significant estate and gift tax benefits at little or no gift tax cost.

This article offers content focused on strategic planning with the flexibility and complexity of partnership taxation.

A panel discussed the many recent developments estate and trust planning at the 57th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning.

This article offers a look at critical recent developments related to estate planning.

This post offers a quick review of a session focused on Chapter 14 of the Internal Revenue Code, with a special focus on IRC Sec. 2701 and its complicated rules.

The seventh annual EisnerAmper NJ Business Summit featured a session called “All in the Family: Six Strategies for Successful Family Business Planning.” The panel discussed transition planning for closely held businesses.

Meals and entertainment deductions have changed drastically under the 2017 Tax Reform and Jobs Act. Going forward, the best way to handle these expenses is to establish separate general ledger accounts to distinguish between the different types.

When a PR calamity hits, take a deep breath and implement your crisis communications plan. You do have one, don’t you? Well you should, and here are some of the things you should consider doing during a public relations thunderstorm.

Now may be the best time to acquire fixed assets for your business and take full advantage of expensing on qualified asset additions. As always, circumstances may apply to your situation; it is best to consult your tax advisor.

As the owner of a small business, hopefully you grow to the point where you need to hire support staff such as marketing, IT and human resources. In the case of the latter, what should make you consider adding an in-house HR person?

One of the changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the interest expenses deduction limitation for businesses effective tax year 2018. You should start planning for this as soon as possible so you are not surprised with a tax liability for 2018.

If you are unsure about being subject to the FBAR filing, always err on the side of caution. You might be subject to filing Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets. Penalties can be onerous for not filing the FBAR form.

Tax reform will eliminate taxpayer exemptions for individuals, spouses and their children. As such, employees would need to submit new W-4s to their employers for signature.

This post takes a brief look at the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine’s impact on oil and gas prices in the U.S., the government reaction, and potential planning strategies that can help minimize tax exposure.

Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) is important for the oil and gas industry. Learn the benefits, long-term outlook and how to get started on an ESG program.

This article features a quick, common-sense approach to minimizing the risk of a ransomware attack like the one that recently befell the Colonial Pipeline

The IRS continues to make progress towards paperless filings; the latest change impacts both Forms 990 and 990-EZ. If a Form 990 or 990-EZ is being filed for a tax year beginning on or after July 2, 2019, it must be filed electronically (with limited exceptions).

Private equity’s increased presence in the oil and gas industry is empowering them to play a key role in the current energy transition toward sustainability.