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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

On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what

When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for

Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you

The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at

Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may

There’s no law that says you can’t prepare your own estate plan. And with an abundance of online services that

If you’ve done any research into employee benefits for your business recently, you may have come across a bit of

One of the biggest concerns for family business owners is succession planning — transferring ownership and control of the company

Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But what if

Do you need a trust protector? Maybe, if you aren’t completely confident the trustee will carry out your wishes. A

If you have a child or other family member with a disabling condition that requires long-term care or prevents (or

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employees can no longer claim the home office deduction. If, however, you run

If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and

In some cases, homeowners decide to move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If

Adding a new partner in a partnership has several financial and legal implications. Let’s say you and your partners are

Estate tax planning can become complicated when multiple parties are involved. For example, you may be concerned about providing assets

The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been

The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns is April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been

In a historically tenuous time to retain employees, small employers are particularly at risk. Whereas a large employer might be

The “stretch” IRA generally no longer exists. But if you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA, a properly

If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re

In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for

Precise language is critical in wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. A lack of clarity may be an invitation

If you’re getting ready to file your 2021 tax return, and your tax bill is more than you’d like, there