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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

This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business decreased

Many taxpayers make charitable gifts — because they’re generous and they want to save money on their federal tax bills.

Virtually everyone needs an estate plan, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Even though each person’s situation is unique, general

The IRS announced it is opening the 2019 individual income tax return filing season on January 27. Even if you

A significant law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. If your small

If you save for retirement with an IRA or other plan, you’ll be interested to know that Congress recently passed

If you reside in a high-tax state, you may want to consider using nongrantor trusts to soften the blow of

As you’ve probably heard, a new law was recently passed with a wide range of retirement plan changes for employers

If, like many people, your traditional IRA holds a mixture of deductible (after-tax) and nondeductible (pretax) contributions, it’s important to

At the beginning of the year, many people make resolutions about improving their physical fitness. Employers may seek to lend

Some benefit plans are required to include an opinion from an independent qualified public accountant (IQPA) when filing Form 5500

While you were celebrating the holidays, you may not have noticed that Congress passed a law with a grab bag

Many business owners are accustomed to running the whole show. But as your company grows, you’ll likely be better off

Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short

As you file your 2016 return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the

Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard

Because restricted gifts have stringent rules attached, they can be difficult for not-for-profits to manage and account for. How, then,

Last year you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs as part of your estate

Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) are sometimes regarded as the “no-brainer” first choice for high-income small-business owners who don’t currently have

Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater

Sharing your wealth with a favorite charity can benefit those in need and reduce your taxable estate. In addition, your

The Section 199 deduction is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “manufacturers’ deduction.”

Was a college student in your family last year? Or were you a student yourself? You may be eligible for

“I’m taking a sick day!” This familiar refrain usually is uttered with just cause, but not always. What if there