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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

Here’s a not-so-fun fact: The generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax is among the harshest and most complex in the tax code.

Business owners are aware that the price of gas is historically high, which has made their vehicle costs soar. The

“Thanks, but no thanks.” If you expect to receive an inheritance from a family member, you might want to use

Are you in the early stages of divorce? In addition to the tough personal issues that you’re dealing with, several

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many people no longer need to

Does your college-aged child have a basic estate plan? In more cases than not, the answer is “no.” The good

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject

The IRS recently announced that it’ll increase the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of

The best laid plans can go awry. After your death, events may transpire that you hadn’t anticipated or couldn’t have

Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on

The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 15 for individuals and businesses so it’s a good time to

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced in very late January the 2019 annual adjustments to the civil monetary penalties for

Recent changes to federal tax law and accounting rules could affect whether you decide to lease or buy equipment or

It’s not just businesses that can deduct vehicle-related expenses. Individuals also can deduct them in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, the Tax

People who live in states with high income taxes sometimes relocate to a state with a more favorable tax climate.

It’s in every employer’s best interest to keep an open mind about where the right talent for an open position

As the old saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” This certainly rings true in business, as those who best understand their

Shakespeare’s words don’t apply just to Julius Caesar; they also apply to calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies

Incentive stock options (ISOs) are a popular form of compensation for executives and other employees of corporations. They allow you

An unexpected outcome of the recent death of designer Karl Lagerfeld is that the topic of estate planning for pets

For many businesses, offering employees a 401(k) plan is no longer an option — it’s a competitive necessity. But employees

Today’s business technology is both powerful and restive. No matter how “feature rich” a software solution or hardware asset may

If you run your business from your home or perform certain functions at home that are related to your business,