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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
For many business owners, estate planning and succession planning go hand in hand. As the owner of a closely held
The downturn in the stock market may have caused the value of your retirement account to decrease. But if you
Businesses should be aware that they may be responsible for issuing more information reporting forms for 2022 because more workers
Families that have children who are adopted, or stepchildren who haven’t been legally adopted, may face unique estate planning challenges.
Taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent may provide more than just personal satisfaction. You could also be eligible
Back in late 2019, the first significant legislation addressing retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up
A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a powerful tool for financing health care expenses while supplementing your other retirement
The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions and other payers that filed certain returns with information that
There are many rules that can potentially apply to the sale of business property. Thus, to simplify discussion, let’s assume
Like many people, you may have dreamed of turning a hobby into a regular business. You won’t have any tax
Estate planning experts usually cite the need to include advance health care directives in a comprehensive estate plan. But there
If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and
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