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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

If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the

Do you hold assets such as overseas real estate, foreign bank accounts or investments in international markets? Properly addressing foreign

Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations. If it includes

If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for

Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust

The passive activity loss (PAL) rules may limit your ability to deduct losses from a business structured as a limited

Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become increasingly popular among individuals and families who want to simplify their charitable giving while maximizing

With the April 15 tax filing deadline in the rearview mirror, you’re likely to turn your attention to other things.

When most people think about estate planning, they focus primarily on tangible assets, such as real estate, investments and personal

The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed

Life insurance can provide peace of mind. But if your estate is large enough that estate taxes are a concern,

Are you wondering if the passive activity loss rules affect business ventures you’re engaged in — or might engage in?

If you invest in mutual funds, be aware of some potential pitfalls involved in buying and selling shares. Surprise sales

You may view your will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. But other documents can complement it. For example,

October 15 is the deadline for individual taxpayers who extended their 2019 tax returns. (The original April 15 filing deadline

Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to

Like so many things this year, the recommended practices for your annual end-of-the-year tax planning reflect the COVID-19 pandemic and

Do you buy or lease computer software to use in your business? Do you develop computer software for use in

The business use of websites is widespread. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t yet issued formal guidance on when Internet website

In some cases, investors have significant related expenses, such as the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals and clerical expenses.

Generally, the proceeds of your life insurance policy are included in your taxable estate. You can remove them by transferring

With the presidential election only weeks away, many people are beginning to pay closer attention to each candidate’s positions on