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A financial statement audit can give lenders, investors and other stakeholders greater confidence in your business’s financial reporting. But not
Life insurance can provide critical financial protection for the people who depend on you or help you achieve other estate
When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next
When estate planning, it’s common for parents to leave their primary residence or a vacation home to their children. While
Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best
Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction
If you’ve given a significant financial gift to a family member, you may wonder whether you’re required to file a
If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re
Even if you’re single and have no children, having an estate plan helps ensure your final wishes are clearly documented
Victims of presidentially declared disasters in recent years who couldn’t previously claim a casualty loss deduction may now be able
A revocable trust (sometimes referred to as a “living trust”) is a popular estate planning tool that allows you to
Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a
Your estate plan is the perfect place to make charitable gifts if you’re a charitably inclined individual. One vehicle to
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has long been a valuable tax break for families with qualifying children. Whether you’re new
Many people choose to pass assets to the next generation during life, whether to reduce the size of their taxable
If you hold significant real estate investments, tenancy-in-common (TIC) ownership can be a powerful, versatile estate planning tool. A TIC
Section 529 plans are a popular education-funding tool because of tax and other benefits. Two types are available: 1) prepaid
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA
For investors, fall is a good time to review year-to-date gains and losses. Not only can it help you assess
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their