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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
If your 40s are behind you, consider boosting retirement savings and reducing your 2016 tax bill with a 401(k) catch-up
Safe and convenient tool. The IRS has launched an online tool that lets taxpayers see their account balance, including what
Payments weren’t alimony. Alimony payments are includible in the recipient’s gross income and deductible by the payor. Here, spousal support
You may be aware of the rule that allows businesses to deduct bonuses employees have earned during a tax year
A shift of the tax burden? A brief from Washington, D.C.-based Tax Policy Center advocates shifting much of the tax
Time to get empowered. The IRS is reminding businesses that a number of special tax benefits are still available in
When a married couple lives in a community property state, the money earned and property acquired by either spouse during
Audit season is just around the corner for calendar-year companies. With external audits, preparation can help facilitate field work, lower
IRA distributions were taxable. A man took nearly $45,000 in withdrawals from his wife’s IRA during their divorce “out of
Court finds properties weren’t worthless or abandoned. The sole shareholder of an S corporation claimed net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks
Bill would allow vets to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The U.S. House is considering the “Veterans TRICARE Choice
Payroll tax penalty imposed. A person responsible for collecting and paying payroll tax can be held personally liable for willfully
When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next
When estate planning, it’s common for parents to leave their primary residence or a vacation home to their children. While
Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best
Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction
If you’ve given a significant financial gift to a family member, you may wonder whether you’re required to file a
If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re
Even if you’re single and have no children, having an estate plan helps ensure your final wishes are clearly documented
Victims of presidentially declared disasters in recent years who couldn’t previously claim a casualty loss deduction may now be able
A revocable trust (sometimes referred to as a “living trust”) is a popular estate planning tool that allows you to
Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a
Your estate plan is the perfect place to make charitable gifts if you’re a charitably inclined individual. One vehicle to
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has long been a valuable tax break for families with qualifying children. Whether you’re new