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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

While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduces most income tax rates and expands some tax breaks, it limits

It’s probably safe to say that most employers have created some form of an employee handbook. But just because your

Donating to charity is a key estate planning strategy for many people. It reduces the size of your taxable estate

Limited liability company (LLC) members commonly claim that their distributive shares of LLC income — after deducting compensation for services

When you file your 2018 income tax return, you’ll likely find that some big tax law changes affect you —

Have you made substantial gifts of wealth to family members? Or are you the executor of the estate of a

It’s not uncommon for employers in some industries and localities to occasionally rehire a previously terminated employee. Should such a

The flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been

The IRS opened the 2018 income tax return filing season on January 28. Even if you typically don’t file until

The right estate planning strategy for you likely is the one that will produce the greatest tax savings for your

In the simplest of worlds, an employee effectively performs a set of tasks on an agreed-upon schedule and you pay

Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits may be reduced or even eliminated

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could result in major tax law changes in 2017.

Special tax benefits for military members. The IRS reminds service members that they may qualify for special tax benefits. These

What’s your status? An accurate tax return depends partly on using the right filing status. When one taxpayer’s living situation

  Saving for retirement can be tough if you’re putting most of your money and time into operating a small

U.S. multinationals optimistic for another repatriation holiday. President-elect Trump’s election win moves large U.S. corporations closer than they’ve been in

Could on-site childcare become more attractive for businesses under President-elect Trump? On his website, Trump proposed during the campaign to

Will you owe the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) on unearned income? Try to reduce your exposure. It’s a

Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and

In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and

Typically, it’s better to defer tax. One way is through controlling when your business recognizes income and incurs deductible expenses.

There’s a lot to think about when you change jobs, and it’s easy for a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement