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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
Planning for the end of life is never easy, but including your funeral and memorial wishes in your estate plan
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may
There’s no law that says you can’t prepare your own estate plan. And with an abundance of online services that
If you’ve done any research into employee benefits for your business recently, you may have come across a bit of
One of the biggest concerns for family business owners is succession planning — transferring ownership and control of the company
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But what if
Do you need a trust protector? Maybe, if you aren’t completely confident the trustee will carry out your wishes. A
If you have a child or other family member with a disabling condition that requires long-term care or prevents (or
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employees can no longer claim the home office deduction. If, however, you run
There was talk of repealing the individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) as part of last year’s tax reform legislation. A
Meal, vehicle and travel expenses are common deductions for businesses. But if you don’t properly document these expenses, you could
President Trump and Republican lawmakers currently are considering a second round of tax reform legislation as a follow-up to last
It may be difficult to consider, but funeral arrangements are a critical component of your estate plan. Failure to clearly
Many employers sponsor 401(k) plans to help employees save for retirement. But sometimes those employees need access to plan funds
Once upon a time, some parents and grandparents would attempt to save tax by putting investments in the names of
If you’re charitably inclined, you may wish to consider a charitable gift annuity. It can combine the benefits of an
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provides a valuable new tax break to noncorporate owners of pass-through entities: a
With its many changes to individual tax rates, brackets and breaks, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) means taxpayers
Even though you can’t physically touch digital assets, they’re just as important to include in your estate plan as your
When business use of websites began, getting noticed was the name of the game. Remember pop-up ads? Text scrolling up
A business owner first became suspicious when one of her managers bought an expensive boat that seemed beyond his pay
When it comes to tax law changes and estate planning, the substantial increases to the gift and estate tax exemptions
Once an employer identifies a prospect for an open position and sets up an interview, another great challenge arises: How