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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

The holiday season is here and many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets

The effects of inflation are all around. You’re probably paying more for gas, food, health care and other expenses than

Among the many decisions you’ll have to make as your estate plan is being drafted is who you will appoint

No one needs to remind business owners that the cost of employee health care benefits keeps going up. One way

How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s next year — or other retirement plans? In Notice

You’ve probably heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you.

Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children or

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $160,200 for

There’s no shortage of online do-it-yourself (DIY) tools that promise to help you create an “estate plan.” But while these

The IRS recently issued its 2023 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. With inflation up significantly this year,

If you’re interested in investing in tax-free municipal bonds, you may wonder if they’re really free of taxes. While the

Are you planning to move to a different state? It may be due to a change in jobs, a desire

Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits may be reduced or even eliminated

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could result in major tax law changes in 2017.

Special tax benefits for military members. The IRS reminds service members that they may qualify for special tax benefits. These

What’s your status? An accurate tax return depends partly on using the right filing status. When one taxpayer’s living situation

  Saving for retirement can be tough if you’re putting most of your money and time into operating a small

U.S. multinationals optimistic for another repatriation holiday. President-elect Trump’s election win moves large U.S. corporations closer than they’ve been in

Could on-site childcare become more attractive for businesses under President-elect Trump? On his website, Trump proposed during the campaign to

Will you owe the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) on unearned income? Try to reduce your exposure. It’s a

Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and

In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and

Typically, it’s better to defer tax. One way is through controlling when your business recognizes income and incurs deductible expenses.

There’s a lot to think about when you change jobs, and it’s easy for a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement