Those families who look to preserve, protect and pass generational wealth recognize a strategic opportunity as interest rates and asset values continue a downward trend. We review wealth transfer strategies families are deploying to capture the unique benefits of these unprecedented market conditions.

In California a ballot initiative could increase commercial & industrial property taxes, we outline the proposal and provide a few ways to prepare if you are potentially impacted.

The federal government now offers a research and development tax credit to the business community as a reward for organizations that pursue innovation.

The Section 199A deduction, a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is going to change the way pass-through businesses file this year. While it may provide a tax break to some businessess, knowing whether yours qualifies is a potentially complex undertaking.

Last December I predicted the new Congress which started on January 3, 2019 would be gridlock plus. Well so far it is gridlock without the plus. The plus is my reference to a few policy areas that may attract bipartisan support despite the bitter budget battles in Washington.

The midterm election results of 2018 look a lot like 2011. With the change in power Doug Fisher, Washington Expert covers what we can expect looking ahead to 2019.