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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
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