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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

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has changed the landscape for business taxpayers. That’s because the law introduced a

Now that most schools are out for the summer, you might be sending your children to day camp. It’s often

A common estate planning mistake that people make is to own property jointly with an adult child or other family

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2019. Keep

To help defray health care costs, many people now contribute to, or are thinking about setting up, Health Savings Accounts

If you’re divorcing, it’s important to review your estate plan as early as possible, for two reasons: First, you may

We’ve reached the middle of the calendar year. So how are things going for your business? Conversationally you might say,

The U.S. Senate has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign into law, a broad package of reforms aimed

Is your business hiring this summer? If the employees come from certain “targeted groups,” you may be eligible for the

You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax

The record-high exemption amount currently in effect means that fewer families are affected by gift and estate taxes. As a

Can your business become more profitable without venturing out of its comfort zone? Of course! However, adding new products or

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