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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,

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