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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

Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little

The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate federal income tax system that bears some resemblance to the regular federal

As the federal gift and estate tax exemption increases, the number of families affected by gift and estate tax liability

The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced significant tax changes that could affect families across the country. While

Including a letter of instruction in your estate plan is a simple yet powerful way to communicate your personal wishes

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a number of beneficial changes that will help small business taxpayers. Perhaps

The qualified business income (QBI) deduction, which became effective in 2018, is a significant tax benefit for many business owners.

Incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan can be a thoughtful and strategic way to support causes you care about

The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal

As 2025 began, individual taxpayers faced uncertainty with several key provisions of the tax law that were set to expire

For some time, President Trump and the GOP have had their sights on repealing many of the tax incentives created