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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

As we all know, medical services and prescription drugs are expensive. You may be able to deduct some of your

The word “probate” may conjure images of lengthy delays waiting for wealth to be transferred and bitter disputes among family

In certain cases, the IRS is required to use private debt collection agencies (PCAs) to collect the amounts owed. The

At this time of year, many business owners ask if there’s anything they can do to save tax for the

For tax purposes, December 31 means more than New Year’s Eve celebrations. It affects the filing status box that will

If you have minor children, arguably the most important estate planning decision you need to make is choosing a guardian

A job description may seem like just so many words on a page or website. But those words have power.

The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for

The right entity choice can make a difference in the tax bill you owe for your business. Although S corporations

You can reduce taxes and save for retirement by contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan. If your employer offers a

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made only one change to the federal gift and estate tax regime, but

Year end can be a stressful time for those in ownership and management positions. Along with having to tackle myriad

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