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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
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
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