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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

It’s crucial to review and update your estate plan in light of significant life changes or new tax laws. It’s

Investment interest — interest on debt used to buy assets held for investment, such as margin debt used to buy

At the beginning of the year, many people decide they’re going to get in the best shape of their lives.

Bonus depreciation allows businesses to recover the costs of depreciable property more quickly by claiming additional first-year depreciation for qualified

While it’s natural to set up trusts in the state where you live, you may be losing out on significant

IRS permits same-sex couples to recalculate marital exclusion amounts http://bit.ly/2jsmUPY

Many businesses receive payment in advance for goods and services. Examples include magazine subscriptions, long-term supply contracts, organization memberships, computer

As the saying goes, nothing lasts forever — and that goes for most companies. Then again, with the right succession

The most useful metric to gauge a company’s performance isn’t necessarily net income, pretax profits or earnings per share, as

The executor’s role is critical to the administration of an estate and the achievement of estate planning objectives. So your

If you’re like many Americans, you might not start thinking about filing your tax return until close to this year’s

Do you start thinking about filing your tax return when it gets close to the April deadline? You might even

Mutual funds offer an easy way to invest in a diversified portfolio compared to buying individual stocks and bonds. But

If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking

Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be

If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for

Businesses that own commercial real property may be sitting on an overlooked treasure chest of tax savings — and a

Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on

If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick

Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create

Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your

Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary

Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also

A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that