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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
Years ago, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income
You probably don’t have to be told about the need for a will. But do you know what provisions should
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a final rule which should make it easier for smaller businesses to
When drafting your estate plan, you and your attorney must account for what happens to your children and your assets
Working from home has its perks. Not only can you skip the commute, but you also might be eligible to
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to
When it comes to estate planning, trusts are appealing for many reasons. They can enable you to hold and transfer
Many businesses struggle to turn abstract strategic-planning ideas into concrete, actionable plans. One reason why is simple: ineffective meetings. The
There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall
You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing capital gains
If you own an interest in a closely held business, it’s critical to have a well-designed, properly funded buy-sell agreement.
Accounting software typically sells itself as much more than simple spreadsheet or ledger. The products tend to pride themselves on
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate,
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax
To ensure that a trust operates as intended, it’s critical to appoint a trustee that you can count on to
You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated
Providing for the educational needs of your children, grandchildren and even future generations is an honorable estate planning objective. What
When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount
These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be
Let’s assume you have a legally valid will but you’ve decided that it should be revised because of a change
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want
Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year,