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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
Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is one of the primary targets of the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act
IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report , but that’s little consolation
Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children or
Whether the economic climate is stable or volatile, one thing never changes: the need to protect your assets from risk.
Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in
The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not fully understand
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to
Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep
If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your
If you have a family member who’s disabled, financial and estate planning can be tricky. You don’t want to jeopardize
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