GPKLEG Blog
News & Helpful Tips
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
The year 2020 has taught businesses many lessons. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by drastic changes to
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to
Are you thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2020? If so,
According to literature, the “seven deadly sins” are lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy and pride. Although individuals may be
By now, some businesses have completed their 2021 budgets while others are still crunching numbers and scrutinizing line items. As
As year end approaches, it’s a good idea for calendar-year entities to review the guidelines for recognizing revenue and expenses.
S corporations must comply with several strict requirements or risk losing their tax-advantaged status. Among other things, they can have
S corporations can provide tax advantages over C corporations in the right circumstances. This is true if you expect that
The IRS, U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services recently issued interim final regulations addressing group
From natural disasters and government shutdowns to cyberattacks and fraud, risks abound in today’s volatile, uncertain marketplace. While some level
Small business owners are well aware of the increasing cost of employee health care benefits. As a result, your business
Now that Joe Biden has been projected as the winner of the presidential election by major news outlets,* you may
As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take certain
Are you a multitasker? If so, you may appreciate an estate planning technique that can convert assets into a stream
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting not only the way many businesses operate, but also how they assess productivity. How can
The annual gift tax exclusion allows you to transfer up to $15,000 per beneficiary gift-tax-free for 2020, without tapping your
The CARES Act was enacted in an attempt to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things,
If you operate a small business, or you’re starting a new one, you probably know you need to keep records
Traditionally, spring and summer are popular times for selling a home. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a slowdown
Transferring a family business to the next generation requires a delicate balancing act. Estate and succession planning strategies aren’t always
Some companies are expected to report impairment losses in fiscal year 2020 because of the COVID-19 crisis. Depending on the
You may have good intentions in keeping a trust a secret from its beneficiaries. Perhaps you have concerns that, if
Using a revocable trust — sometimes referred to as a “living trust” — is a common estate planning strategy to
It’s often difficult for married couples to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work