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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

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