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

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

Identity theft isn’t just a consumer problem. Criminals steal the identities of businesses, too. In addition to filing fraudulent tax

Of course, you expect the declarations in your will to be carried out, as required by law. Usually, that’s exactly

It’s easy to get frustrated when an employee is failing to produce the volume or quality of work you’re looking

Every year is a journey for a business. You begin with a set of objectives for the months ahead, probably

Many Americans relocate to another state when they retire. If you’re thinking about such a move, state and local taxes

Many estate planning techniques are intended to minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family

Over the last several years, virtual currency has become increasingly popular. Bitcoin is the most widely recognized form of virtual

A common estate planning mistake is to designate a minor as beneficiary — or contingent beneficiary — of a life

If you own a business and have a child in high school or college, hiring him or her for the

Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences

An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves

Most businesses approach technology as an evolving challenge. You don’t want to overspend on bells and whistles you’ll never fully