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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
If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up
Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what
Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support
You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year
A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax
Time to get empowered. The IRS is reminding businesses that a number of special tax benefits are still available in
When a married couple lives in a community property state, the money earned and property acquired by either spouse during
Audit season is just around the corner for calendar-year companies. With external audits, preparation can help facilitate field work, lower
IRA distributions were taxable. A man took nearly $45,000 in withdrawals from his wife’s IRA during their divorce “out of
Court finds properties weren’t worthless or abandoned. The sole shareholder of an S corporation claimed net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks
Bill would allow vets to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The U.S. House is considering the “Veterans TRICARE Choice
Payroll tax penalty imposed. A person responsible for collecting and paying payroll tax can be held personally liable for willfully