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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
Most business owners spend a lifetime building their business. And when it comes to succession, they face the difficult decision
Many business owners are accustomed to running the whole show. But as your company grows, you’ll likely be better off
Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short
As you file your 2016 return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the
Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard
Because restricted gifts have stringent rules attached, they can be difficult for not-for-profits to manage and account for. How, then,
Last year you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs as part of your estate
Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) are sometimes regarded as the “no-brainer” first choice for high-income small-business owners who don’t currently have
Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater
Sharing your wealth with a favorite charity can benefit those in need and reduce your taxable estate. In addition, your
The Section 199 deduction is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “manufacturers’ deduction.”
Was a college student in your family last year? Or were you a student yourself? You may be eligible for
“I’m taking a sick day!” This familiar refrain usually is uttered with just cause, but not always. What if there
It’s crucial to review and update your estate plan in light of significant life changes or new tax laws. It’s
Investment interest — interest on debt used to buy assets held for investment, such as margin debt used to buy
At the beginning of the year, many people decide they’re going to get in the best shape of their lives.
Bonus depreciation allows businesses to recover the costs of depreciable property more quickly by claiming additional first-year depreciation for qualified
While it’s natural to set up trusts in the state where you live, you may be losing out on significant
IRS permits same-sex couples to recalculate marital exclusion amounts http://bit.ly/2jsmUPY
Many businesses receive payment in advance for goods and services. Examples include magazine subscriptions, long-term supply contracts, organization memberships, computer
As the saying goes, nothing lasts forever — and that goes for most companies. Then again, with the right succession
The most useful metric to gauge a company’s performance isn’t necessarily net income, pretax profits or earnings per share, as
The executor’s role is critical to the administration of an estate and the achievement of estate planning objectives. So your
If you’re like many Americans, you might not start thinking about filing your tax return until close to this year’s