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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’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to
Low interest rates and other factors have caused global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to reach new highs in 2021,
Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there
Effective October 1, 2021, Florida employers to report newly retained independent contractors to Florida Department of Revenue* A new law
As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash
Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting your cash flow, shrinking the
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as
As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law,
If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up
Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what
Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support
You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year
A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax
Time to get empowered. The IRS is reminding businesses that a number of special tax benefits are still available in
When a married couple lives in a community property state, the money earned and property acquired by either spouse during
Audit season is just around the corner for calendar-year companies. With external audits, preparation can help facilitate field work, lower
IRA distributions were taxable. A man took nearly $45,000 in withdrawals from his wife’s IRA during their divorce “out of
Court finds properties weren’t worthless or abandoned. The sole shareholder of an S corporation claimed net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks
Bill would allow vets to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The U.S. House is considering the “Veterans TRICARE Choice
Payroll tax penalty imposed. A person responsible for collecting and paying payroll tax can be held personally liable for willfully