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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

If you participate in a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), you must generally begin taking required withdrawals from

If your estate plan includes a revocable trust — also known as a “living” trust — it’s critical to ensure

A strong economy leads some company owners to cut back on marketing. Why spend the money if business is so

Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of

As an individual, you’ve no doubt been urged to regularly check your credit score. Most people nowadays know that,

If you’re the parent of a child who is age 17 to 23, and you pay all (or most) of

For years, life insurance has played a critical role in estate planning, providing a source of liquidity to pay estate

Every employer needs to keep records on pay, hours, workplace injuries and the like. And, of course, the fun doesn’t

The Trump administration has released its long-awaited proposed rule to update the overtime exemptions for so-called white-collar workers under the

In the broadest sense, strategic planning comprises two primary tasks: establishing goals and achieving them. Many business owners would probably

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new federal tax credit for employers that provide qualified paid family and

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine

No matter how much effort you’ve invested in designing your estate plan, your will, trusts and other official documents may

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced in very late January the 2019 annual adjustments to the civil monetary penalties for

Recent changes to federal tax law and accounting rules could affect whether you decide to lease or buy equipment or

It’s not just businesses that can deduct vehicle-related expenses. Individuals also can deduct them in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, the Tax

People who live in states with high income taxes sometimes relocate to a state with a more favorable tax climate.

It’s in every employer’s best interest to keep an open mind about where the right talent for an open position

As the old saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” This certainly rings true in business, as those who best understand their

Shakespeare’s words don’t apply just to Julius Caesar; they also apply to calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies

Incentive stock options (ISOs) are a popular form of compensation for executives and other employees of corporations. They allow you

An unexpected outcome of the recent death of designer Karl Lagerfeld is that the topic of estate planning for pets

For many businesses, offering employees a 401(k) plan is no longer an option — it’s a competitive necessity. But employees

Today’s business technology is both powerful and restive. No matter how “feature rich” a software solution or hardware asset may