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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
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The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement.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
For 2020, the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption has reached a whopping $11.58 million ($23.16 million for married couples).
To guard against natural disasters and other calamities, many companies buy business interruption insurance. These policies provide cash flow to
Finding the right person to head up your company’s finance and accounting department can be challenging in today’s tight labor
Right now, you may be more concerned about your 2019 tax bill than you are about your 2020 tax situation.
The word “concentration” is usually associated with a strong ability to pay attention. Business owners are urged to concentrate when
If you’re in line to inherit property from a parent or other loved one, it’s critical to understand the basis
Contingent liabilities reflect amounts that your business might owe if a specific “triggering” event happens in the future. Sometimes companies
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is the first significant retirement-related legislation in more than a
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here
Traditional estate planning strategies generally are based on the assumption that all family members involved are U.S. citizens. However, if
Before you jump headfirst into the year-end financial reporting process, review the role independent audit committees play in providing investors
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2020 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related