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Table of Content
- Seven Tax Moves in the Summertime
- How to Stretch Out Estate-tax Payments
- 10 Tax Saving Tips for You and Your Business
- Education and Strategy are Key in Deciding When to File for Social Security
- Understanding the Value of Capitalization Rates-and the Risks
- What's New at Machen McChesney
Seven Tax Moves in the Summertime

Although summer is traditionally the time for rest and relaxation, you can still “work on” your 2016 tax bill. What’s more, special tax incentives for individuals and small-business owners have been restored by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. Here are seven popular tax-saving ideas. Continue reading.
How to Stretch Out Estate-tax Payments
Although you may have spent years building up a successful enterprise, your family may be forced to sell it soon after your death to pay the federal estate-tax bill. The full amount of estate tax is due nine months after an individual’s death. Fortunately, there is some tax relief for a family that inherits a small business. Continue reading.
10 Tax Saving Tips for You and Your Business

Education and Strategy are Key in Deciding When to File for Social Security
Understanding the Challenge
“When should I begin to collect Social Security benefits?”
It's a question we hear often-and that's understandable. People who are nearing the retirement age face this very difficult decision, and the actions they take can have profound implications. Continue reading.
Understanding the Value of Capitalization Rates - and the Risks
When it comes to evaluating the fair value of income-producing real estate properties, capitalization rates - or cap rates, as they're widely known - are among the most useful tools available for buyers, sellers, property appraiser, bankers, and financial statement auditors. Continue reading.
What's New at Machen McChesney?
Sponsorships, new hires, announcements
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