There may be a silver lining in the recent uptick in interest rates: Higher rates allow people who set up charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) to take larger charitable contribution deductions than they could have taken when rates were lower. Here’s what you should know about using these split-interest trusts to achieve your financial, estate planning and philanthropic goals.

Tax assessors can make mistakes that increase your property tax bill. Here’s a rundown of some of the more common errors found on commercial property bills, along with ways to get your tax bill lowered if a mistake is found.

Under some circumstances, you can borrow from your retirement account, depending on the type of plan you have. But should you? Only if you’re aware of the tax consequences and the implications a loan can have on your future retirement funds. This article answers some questions about how much you can borrow, whether the interest is deductible and other issues to consider before signing loan documents.

One way or another, every supervisor needs to clearly communicate strategic objectives and project goals. When they don’t, deadlines tend to get missed and productivity slides. Using a fictitious big budgeting project, this article covers seven savvy strategies for how supervisors can ensure their teams understand the importance, time frame and specifics of what needs to get done.