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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

Technology has made it easier to work from home so lots of people now commute each morning to an office

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new program to encourage investment in economically distressed areas through generous tax

In its 2018 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Dakota’s “economic nexus” statute, expanding

The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years, according to a 2019

The IRS has issued final regulations that should provide comfort to taxpayers interested in making large gifts under the current

With its winter recess looming before it, Congress has engaged in a flurry of activity. Most notably, it reached agreement

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2020. Keep

If you’re adopting a child, or you adopted one this year, there may be significant tax benefits available to offset

Business owners are urged to create succession plans for the good of their families and their employees. But there’s someone

The IRS recently issued guidance on how businesses, self-employed individuals and qualified employees can use the per diem rules to

Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits can be reduced or even eliminated

With the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption at $11.40 million for 2019 ($11.58 million for 2020), you may think

Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits may be reduced or even eliminated

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could result in major tax law changes in 2017.

Special tax benefits for military members. The IRS reminds service members that they may qualify for special tax benefits. These

What’s your status? An accurate tax return depends partly on using the right filing status. When one taxpayer’s living situation

  Saving for retirement can be tough if you’re putting most of your money and time into operating a small

U.S. multinationals optimistic for another repatriation holiday. President-elect Trump’s election win moves large U.S. corporations closer than they’ve been in

Could on-site childcare become more attractive for businesses under President-elect Trump? On his website, Trump proposed during the campaign to

Will you owe the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) on unearned income? Try to reduce your exposure. It’s a

Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and

In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and

Typically, it’s better to defer tax. One way is through controlling when your business recognizes income and incurs deductible expenses.

There’s a lot to think about when you change jobs, and it’s easy for a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement