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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

On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what

When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for

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