The Opportunity Zones program offers a new and exciting prospect for investors, with a generous tax incentive to encourage them to participate sooner rather than later.
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A Standoff, But Not A Standstill
The incoming 116th Congress will probably feature a legislative standoff between House Democrats and Senate Republicans, but that does not mean it will be quiet – or that nothing important will come out of the Capitol for the next two years.
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Duly Noted
Wisconsin Offers Balm For SALT Wounds: Wisconsin joined the parade of states seeking to offer workarounds for the new $10,000 itemized deduction limit for state and local taxes.
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Pat Bowlen’s Trust: A Fumbled Handoff
The trust that will determine the new owner of the Denver Broncos has failed in nearly every way, but it has succeeded in one: as a cautionary tale.
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New Music Law Is An Instant Hit
U.S. copyright law is seldom a crowd-pleaser in any form, but new legislation has earned a rare standing ovation from most of the music industry.
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Duly Noted
Music Gets Modernized For The Digital Era. Congress passed and sent to President Trump a sweeping overhaul of the way songwriters, performers and other music industry creatives are compensated when their works are streamed, downloaded and broadcast via satellite.
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When Spouses Live In Different States
Popular wisdom holds that our world is shrinking. But for married couples who live apart much or all of the time, long distances still present unique challenges and pitfalls. Many of these are emotional, but there are a few financial hazards too. Luckily couples can largely mitigate the financial problems, at least, with some careful planning and foresight.
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Winding Up A Business
Letting go can be hard to do, whether you’re a parent watching a child head off to college or an entrepreneur planning to wind up a business. But preparation can make a hard process a little bit easier.
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Using Structured Settlements
Structured settlements are a mechanism designed to make sure someone who is injured receives compensation in a way that will best assure their long-term quality of life. While they are complex to set up, once they are underway, they can ideally ensure that plaintiffs have the income they need to recover or adjust to their new way of life.
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Off The Grid: Preparing For Power Loss
Once a major storm has passed through, people who emerged from it without injuries or major property damage are apt to feel relief. But that relief can quickly turn to frustration the longer the power remains off. If you live someplace where frequent storms or other natural disasters threaten to interrupt your access to power, the best time to plan is long before a storm arrives.
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