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Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues.
If you’re considering opening an investment account for your minor child or grandchild to help him or her save for
In the past few months, many businesses and employers nationwide have received “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Years ago, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income
You probably don’t have to be told about the need for a will. But do you know what provisions should
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a final rule which should make it easier for smaller businesses to
When drafting your estate plan, you and your attorney must account for what happens to your children and your assets
Working from home has its perks. Not only can you skip the commute, but you also might be eligible to
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to
When it comes to estate planning, trusts are appealing for many reasons. They can enable you to hold and transfer
Many businesses struggle to turn abstract strategic-planning ideas into concrete, actionable plans. One reason why is simple: ineffective meetings. The
There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall
You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing capital gains
If you own an interest in a closely held business, it’s critical to have a well-designed, properly funded buy-sell agreement.
Accounting software typically sells itself as much more than simple spreadsheet or ledger. The products tend to pride themselves on
If you’re considering buying or selling a business — or you’re in the process of a merger or acquisition —
If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you itemize deductions
Roth IRAs offer significant estate planning and financial benefits. If you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA and
Many employers operate in locations where employees can bike to work. If you have employees who do so, you might
Accounting software typically sells itself as much more than simple spreadsheet or ledger. The products tend to pride themselves on
If you’re getting close to retirement age, you may be wondering if your Social Security benefits are going to be
Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans pay executives or other key employees at some time in the future for services to
During your working days, you pay Social Security tax in the form of withholding from your salary or self-employment tax.
Small businesses may find it beneficial to barter for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. If your
When planning your estate, you’re likely focused on major assets, such as real estate, investments and retirement plans. But it’s
Imagine giving your company’s retirement plan a report card. Would it earn straight A’s in preparing your participants for their