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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
FBAR filing deadline pushed back for some. Proposed regs, issued in March, would expand and clarify exemptions from Report of
If you own intellectual property (IP), such as a patent or copyright, you need to know how to account for
Business owners get to make executive decisions. It’s one of the perks of the job. But acting unilaterally when buying
If you don’t make a 2016 Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) contribution by December 31, the opportunity will be lost
New law creates new type of HRA. The 21st Century Cures Act was recently signed into law. It creates a
During the holiday season your thoughts likely turn to helping those in need by making charitable donations. Doing so will
Standard mileage rates decrease for 2017. The IRS announced that the optional mileage allowance for owned or leased autos, vans,
Year end is just about here. You know what that means, right? It’s a great time to settle in by
An alternative way to be charitable. Taxpayers who are at least 70½, who have IRAs and who wish to donate
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) save tax. The IRS reminds eligible employees to take advantage of employer health care FSAs in
A tried-and-true estate planning strategy is to make tax-free gifts to loved ones during life, because it reduces potential estate
The 2016 gift tax annual exclusion allows you to give up to $14,000 per recipient tax-free without using up any