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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
While you probably don’t have any problems paying your tax bills, you may wonder: What happens in the event you
Did you recently file your federal tax return and were surprised to find you owed money? You might want to
If you own or manage a business with employees, you may be at risk for a severe tax penalty. It’s
You’ve probably seen it in the movies or on TV: A close-knit family gathers to find out what’s contained in
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter for goods
Nearly everyone owns at least some digital assets, such as online bank and brokerage accounts, bill-paying services, cloud-based document storage,
If you have adopted children or unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
A widely circulated article about the COVID-19 pandemic, written by author Tomas Pueyo in March, described efforts to cope with
You may think of trusts as estate planning tools — vehicles for reducing taxes after your death. While trusts can
The extended federal income tax deadline is approaching. The IRS postponed until July 15 many payment and filing deadlines. The
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury had disbursed 160.4 million Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) as of May 31, 2020, according
A potential downside of tax-deferred saving through a traditional retirement plan is that you’ll have to pay taxes when you
For many, an important estate planning goal is to encourage their children or other heirs to lead responsible, productive lives.
If you’re interested in lending money to your children or other family members, consider establishing a “family bank.” These entities
Every company has at least one owner. And, in many cases, there exists leadership down through the organizational chart. But
Many companies take an ad hoc approach to technology. If you’re among them, it’s understandable; you probably had to automate
When companies reissue prior financial statements, it raises a red flag to investors and lenders. But not all restatements are
Most business owners spend a lifetime building their business. And when it comes to succession, they face the difficult decision
Employee benefit plans with 100 or more participants must generally provide an audit report when filing IRS Form 5500 each
Bartering might seem like something that happened only in ancient times, but the practice is still common today. And the
While April 15 (April 18 this year) is the main tax deadline on most individual taxpayers’ minds, there are others
A life insurance policy can be an important part of an estate plan. The tax benefits are twofold: The policy
Grandparents often want to play a role in financing their grandchildren’s education. If you’re one of them, it’s important to