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Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will
When creating a will, most people focus on the big-ticket items — including who gets the house, the car 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
If you run your business from your home or perform certain functions at home that are related to your business,
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduces most income tax rates and expands some tax breaks, it limits
It’s probably safe to say that most employers have created some form of an employee handbook. But just because your
Donating to charity is a key estate planning strategy for many people. It reduces the size of your taxable estate
Limited liability company (LLC) members commonly claim that their distributive shares of LLC income — after deducting compensation for services
When you file your 2018 income tax return, you’ll likely find that some big tax law changes affect you —
Have you made substantial gifts of wealth to family members? Or are you the executor of the estate of a
It’s not uncommon for employers in some industries and localities to occasionally rehire a previously terminated employee. Should such a
The flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been
The IRS opened the 2018 income tax return filing season on January 28. Even if you typically don’t file until