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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 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate,

High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax

To ensure that a trust operates as intended, it’s critical to appoint a trustee that you can count on to

You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions

If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated

Providing for the educational needs of your children, grandchildren and even future generations is an honorable estate planning objective. What

When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount

These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be

Let’s assume you have a legally valid will but you’ve decided that it should be revised because of a change

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign

When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want

Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year,

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.”

Was a college student in your family last year? Or were you a student yourself? You may be eligible for

“I’m taking a sick day!” This familiar refrain usually is uttered with just cause, but not always. What if there