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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

Many business owners are accustomed to running the whole show. But as your company grows, you’ll likely be better off

Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short

As you file your 2016 return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the

Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard

Because restricted gifts have stringent rules attached, they can be difficult for not-for-profits to manage and account for. How, then,

Last year you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs as part of your estate

Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) are sometimes regarded as the “no-brainer” first choice for high-income small-business owners who don’t currently have

Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater

Sharing your wealth with a favorite charity can benefit those in need and reduce your taxable estate. In addition, your

The Section 199 deduction is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “manufacturers’ deduction.”

Was a college student in your family last year? Or were you a student yourself? You may be eligible for

“I’m taking a sick day!” This familiar refrain usually is uttered with just cause, but not always. What if there

If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to

Low interest rates and other factors have caused global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to reach new highs in 2021,

Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there

Effective October 1, 2021, Florida employers to report newly retained independent contractors to Florida Department of Revenue* A new law

As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash

Perhaps you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship and want to form a limited liability company (LLC) to

Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These

If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting your cash flow, shrinking the

An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves

The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as

As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. Under tax law,