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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 Department of Labor (DOL) announced in very late January the 2019 annual adjustments to the civil monetary penalties for
Recent changes to federal tax law and accounting rules could affect whether you decide to lease or buy equipment or
It’s not just businesses that can deduct vehicle-related expenses. Individuals also can deduct them in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, the Tax
People who live in states with high income taxes sometimes relocate to a state with a more favorable tax climate.
It’s in every employer’s best interest to keep an open mind about where the right talent for an open position
As the old saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” This certainly rings true in business, as those who best understand their
Shakespeare’s words don’t apply just to Julius Caesar; they also apply to calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies
Incentive stock options (ISOs) are a popular form of compensation for executives and other employees of corporations. They allow you
An unexpected outcome of the recent death of designer Karl Lagerfeld is that the topic of estate planning for pets
For many businesses, offering employees a 401(k) plan is no longer an option — it’s a competitive necessity. But employees
Today’s business technology is both powerful and restive. No matter how “feature rich” a software solution or hardware asset may
If you run your business from your home or perform certain functions at home that are related to your business,
As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take certain
Are you a multitasker? If so, you may appreciate an estate planning technique that can convert assets into a stream
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting not only the way many businesses operate, but also how they assess productivity. How can
The annual gift tax exclusion allows you to transfer up to $15,000 per beneficiary gift-tax-free for 2020, without tapping your
The CARES Act was enacted in an attempt to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things,
If you operate a small business, or you’re starting a new one, you probably know you need to keep records
Traditionally, spring and summer are popular times for selling a home. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a slowdown
Transferring a family business to the next generation requires a delicate balancing act. Estate and succession planning strategies aren’t always
Some companies are expected to report impairment losses in fiscal year 2020 because of the COVID-19 crisis. Depending on the
You may have good intentions in keeping a trust a secret from its beneficiaries. Perhaps you have concerns that, if
Using a revocable trust — sometimes referred to as a “living trust” — is a common estate planning strategy to
It’s often difficult for married couples to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work