CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

Executives and other key employees are often compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and bonuses: They may also

As the school year draws to a close and the days lengthen, you may be one of the many homeowners

Many businesses host a picnic for employees in the summer. It’s a fun activity for your staff and you may

With health care costs continuing to climb, tax-friendly ways to pay for these expenses are more attractive than ever. Health

Are you thinking about turning a business trip into a family vacation this summer? This can be a great way

Stock market volatility can cut tax on a Roth IRA conversion This year’s stock market volatility can be unnerving, but

It seems like a simple question: How many full-time workers does your business employ? But, when it comes to the

Although the kids might still be in school for a few more weeks, summer day camp is rapidly approaching for

By investing in qualified small business (QSB) stock, you can diversify your portfolio and enjoy two valuable tax benefits: 1.

It’s not unusual for the IRS to conduct audits of qualified employee benefit plans, including 401(k)s. Plan sponsors are expected

Now that the April 18 income tax filing deadline has passed, it may be tempting to set aside any thought