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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
Divorce is stressful under any circumstances, but for business owners, the process can be even more complicated. Your business ownership
A major tax change is here for businesses with research and experimental (R&E) expenses. On July 4, 2025, the One
For family business owners, an estate plan and a succession plan often work in tandem, ensuring that both personal and
By purchasing stock in certain small businesses, you can diversify your investment portfolio. You also may enjoy preferential tax treatment,
One of the most critical decisions entrepreneurs make when starting or restructuring a business is choosing the right entity type.
Payable-on-death (POD) and transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts are attractive estate planning tools because they allow assets to pass directly to named
If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to
If you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the amount you owe may be affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill
Make no mistake, serving as an executor (or a “personal representative” in some states) is an honor. But the title
The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal
The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement. Beginning with payments made
As its name suggests, a living trust (also known as a revocable trust) is in effect while you’re alive. It’s