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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
Tax refund delay to hurt some people. A 2015 law requires the IRS to delay, until at least Feb. 15,
In December, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act. The long and complex bill covers a broad range of health
Asset protection trusts — both offshore and domestic — can be effective vehicles for protecting your wealth in today’s litigious
Gathering knowledge about your company’s competitors and industry has never been easier. This practice, known as “competitive intelligence,” can help
Medical expense deductions can be difficult for many taxpayers to claim. That’s because most people can only deduct qualified medical
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2017. Keep
If your elderly parent’s mental state is deteriorating to the point where he or she is unable to manage day-to-day
The IRS is requesting more help with its Form W-2 verification program. The program was implemented during 2016 as a
The U.S. Tax Court held that a tax code rule involving charitable donations doesn’t apply currently because IRS hasn’t yet
Come tax time, owner-employees face a variety of distinctive tax planning challenges, depending on whether their business is structured as
Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, but with inflation remaining low, most of the limits remain unchanged for
Reminder: Jan. 31 is the due date for W-2 and certain 1099-MISC forms. Unlike in prior years, 2016 W-2 forms