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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 executor’s role is critical to the administration of your estate and the achievement of your estate planning objectives. So

Although planning is needed to help build the biggest possible nest egg in your traditional IRA (including a SEP-IRA and

Owners of closely held corporations are often interested in easily withdrawing money from their businesses at the lowest possible tax

If you recently launched a business, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and your

Many Americans receive disability income. You may wonder if — and how — it’s taxed. As is often the case

Portability allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused federal gift and estate tax exemption amount toward his

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist

When a couple is going through a divorce, taxes are probably not foremost in their minds. But without proper planning

If your small business is planning for payroll next year, be aware that the “Social Security wage base” is increasing.

Typically, an estate plan includes accommodations for your spouse, children, grandchildren and even future generations. But you may overlook some

Whether it’s a smart phone, tablet or laptop, mobile devices have become the constant companions of today’s employees. And this

The IRS has announced its 2021 cost-of-living adjustments to tax amounts that might affect you. Many increased to account for