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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
A life insurance policy can be an important part of an estate plan. The tax benefits are twofold: The policy
Grandparents often want to play a role in financing their grandchildren’s education. If you’re one of them, it’s important to
If you run a business “on the side” and derive most of your income from another source (whether from another
Like many businesses, yours may allow retirement plan participants to take out loans from their accounts. Such loans are governed
There are few events that can completely upend a person’s life more than divorce. Of course, there’s the emotional toll
An agreed upon procedures (AUP) engagement uses procedures similar to an audit, but on a smaller and limited scale. Here’s
Company retreats can cost enormous amounts of time and money. Are they worth it? Sometimes. Large-scale get-togethers can involve considerable
Like many business owners, you might also own highly appreciated business or investment real estate. Fortunately, there’s an effective tax
Yes, there’s still time to make 2016 contributions to your IRA. The deadline for such contributions is April 18, 2017.
Although probate can be time consuming and expensive, perhaps its biggest downside is that it’s public — anyone who’s interested
The federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or
It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support their aging parents. If you’re in this position, you might qualify
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your
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.”