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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
While April 15 (April 17 this year) is the main tax deadline on most individual taxpayers’ minds, there are others
U.S. citizens working abroad are generally taxed on their worldwide income, but if they have a tax home in a
Today, it’s not unusual for a family to include children from prior marriages. These “blended” families can create estate planning
Non-U.S. citizens in the United States face some estate planning challenges when it comes to taxes. If you’re a U.S.
Celebrating the successful end of another tax season with the team…Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the
Gerson Preston Features Partner Stuart Rohatiner at University of Miami’s April 2018 event “It is All About the U”. Photo
Gerson Preston Features Partner Stuart Rohatiner who spoke at the recent University of Miami Global Entertainment and Sports 2018 Conference.
Classifying workers as independent contractors — rather than employees — can save businesses money and provide other benefits. But the
A traditional trust can sometimes create a conflict between the lifetime and remainder beneficiaries. For example, investment strategies that provide
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today provided additional guidance (Notice 2018-13) for computing the “transition tax”
IRAs and employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s are powerful retirement savings tools, but they also provide valuable estate planning benefits.
If your organization offers a 401(k) plan, you’re probably aware that you can lay down some rules regarding when participants