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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

In order to take advantage of two important depreciation tax breaks for business assets, you must place the assets in

Donations to qualified charities are generally fully deductible, and they may be the easiest deductible expense to time to your

When planning their estates, many people agonize over the negative impact their wealth might have on their children. To address

Taxpayers may challenge IRS expert’s valuation in gift tax case. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has

Tax deferral denied despite lack of prearranged plan for related-party transaction. Sec. 1031 allows capital gains to be deferred when

Last minute tax-saving business tips. As year-end approaches, if you own a business you could benefit from some tax-trimming moves.

Gamblers couldn’t deduct losses. “Professional” gamblers can deduct losses equal to their winnings, but the burden of proving the deduction

Exempt status revoked, but not denied. A volunteer fire department provided fire protection, ambulance and rescue services to the community.

Summons issued to bitcoin exchange. Coinbase, the nation’s largest bitcoin exchange firm, has been served with an IRS summons seeking

Attention employers: There are three ways to set up an automatic enrollment 401(k) plan. Many Americans are unprepared for retirement

Security tips for taxpayers. The IRS suggests that you always: use security software with firewall and antivirus protections, make sure

IRS puts personal info at risk. Employees in the IRS Small Business/Self-Employed Division often don’t follow the agency’s email policies

Sometimes estates that are large enough for estate taxes to be a concern are asset rich but cash poor, without

In April 2018, the IRS released temporary guidance on the amended limit on deductions for business interest expense for tax

Many factors go into the success of a company. You’ve got to offer high-quality products or services, provide outstanding customer

The holiday season is a great time for businesses to show their appreciation for employees and customers by giving them

Will you be age 50 or older on December 31? Are you still working? Are you already contributing to your

Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your children and your assets when you die. But it’s equally important

If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t

As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable

An IRA is a popular vehicle to save for retirement, and it can also be a powerful estate planning tool.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced two depreciation-related breaks that are popular year-end tax planning tools for

If you’re an executive or other key employee, your employer may offer you a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan. As

Your estate plan shouldn’t be a static document. It needs to change as your life changes. Year end is the