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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 charitably inclined, making donations is probably one of your key year-end tax planning strategies. But if you typically
Section 529 plans provide a tax-advantaged way to help pay for college expenses. Here are just a few of the
If you have incomplete or missing records and get audited by the IRS, your business will likely lose out on
If you invest, whether you’re considered an investor or a trader can have a significant impact on your tax bill.
If you recently redeemed frequent flyer miles to treat the family to a fun summer vacation or to take your
Many expenses that may qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions are deductible only to the extent they exceed, in aggregate, 2%
If you go on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct
For anyone who takes a spin at roulette, cries out “Bingo!” or engages in other wagering activities, it’s important to
Giving away assets during your life will help reduce the size of your taxable estate, which is beneficial if you
Last year a break valued by many charitably inclined retirees was made permanent: the charitable IRA rollover. If you’re age
The income tax credit for certain energy-efficient home improvements and equipment purchases was extended through 2016 by the Protecting Americans
Investing in mutual funds is an easy way to diversify a portfolio, which is one reason why they’re commonly found