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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
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
If you’re considering buying or selling a business — or you’re in the process of a merger or acquisition —
If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you itemize deductions
Roth IRAs offer significant estate planning and financial benefits. If you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA and
Many employers operate in locations where employees can bike to work. If you have employees who do so, you might
Accounting software typically sells itself as much more than simple spreadsheet or ledger. The products tend to pride themselves on
If you’re getting close to retirement age, you may be wondering if your Social Security benefits are going to be
Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans pay executives or other key employees at some time in the future for services to
During your working days, you pay Social Security tax in the form of withholding from your salary or self-employment tax.
Small businesses may find it beneficial to barter for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. If your
When planning your estate, you’re likely focused on major assets, such as real estate, investments and retirement plans. But it’s
Imagine giving your company’s retirement plan a report card. Would it earn straight A’s in preparing your participants for their
By now, most employers have read up on, hired and gotten to know Millennials. Well, guess what? A whole new