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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
If your estate plan includes a revocable trust — also known as a “living” trust — it’s critical to ensure
A strong economy leads some company owners to cut back on marketing. Why spend the money if business is so
Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of
As an individual, you’ve no doubt been urged to regularly check your credit score. Most people nowadays know that,
If you’re the parent of a child who is age 17 to 23, and you pay all (or most) of
For years, life insurance has played a critical role in estate planning, providing a source of liquidity to pay estate
Every employer needs to keep records on pay, hours, workplace injuries and the like. And, of course, the fun doesn’t
The Trump administration has released its long-awaited proposed rule to update the overtime exemptions for so-called white-collar workers under the
In the broadest sense, strategic planning comprises two primary tasks: establishing goals and achieving them. Many business owners would probably
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new federal tax credit for employers that provide qualified paid family and
Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine
No matter how much effort you’ve invested in designing your estate plan, your will, trusts and other official documents may
The year 2020 has taught businesses many lessons. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by drastic changes to
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to
Are you thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2020? If so,
According to literature, the “seven deadly sins” are lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy and pride. Although individuals may be
By now, some businesses have completed their 2021 budgets while others are still crunching numbers and scrutinizing line items. As
As year end approaches, it’s a good idea for calendar-year entities to review the guidelines for recognizing revenue and expenses.
S corporations must comply with several strict requirements or risk losing their tax-advantaged status. Among other things, they can have
S corporations can provide tax advantages over C corporations in the right circumstances. This is true if you expect that
The IRS, U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services recently issued interim final regulations addressing group
From natural disasters and government shutdowns to cyberattacks and fraud, risks abound in today’s volatile, uncertain marketplace. While some level
Small business owners are well aware of the increasing cost of employee health care benefits. As a result, your business
Now that Joe Biden has been projected as the winner of the presidential election by major news outlets,* you may