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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,
Identity theft isn’t just a consumer problem. Criminals steal the identities of businesses, too. In addition to filing fraudulent tax
Of course, you expect the declarations in your will to be carried out, as required by law. Usually, that’s exactly
It’s easy to get frustrated when an employee is failing to produce the volume or quality of work you’re looking
Every year is a journey for a business. You begin with a set of objectives for the months ahead, probably
Many Americans relocate to another state when they retire. If you’re thinking about such a move, state and local taxes
Many estate planning techniques are intended to minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family
Over the last several years, virtual currency has become increasingly popular. Bitcoin is the most widely recognized form of virtual
A common estate planning mistake is to designate a minor as beneficiary — or contingent beneficiary — of a life
If you own a business and have a child in high school or college, hiring him or her for the
Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves
Most businesses approach technology as an evolving challenge. You don’t want to overspend on bells and whistles you’ll never fully