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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
Incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan can be a thoughtful and strategic way to support causes you care about
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes, among many other things, numerous provisions that can affect an individual’s taxes.
As 2025 began, individual taxpayers faced uncertainty with several key provisions of the tax law that were set to expire
Ever since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017, estate planners have had to
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes numerous provisions affecting the tax liability of U.S. businesses. For many businesses,
If you’re age 65 or older and enrolled in basic Medicare insurance, you may need to pay additional premiums to
As a closely held business owner, a substantial amount of your wealth likely is tied to the business. Of course,
On July 4, President Trump signed into law the far-reaching legislation known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes
Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If you’re
For many people, creating an estate plan falls into the category of important but not urgent. As a result, it
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases,
Life insurance can be a powerful financial and estate planning tool, but its benefits may be reduced or even eliminated
The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could result in major tax law changes in 2017.
Special tax benefits for military members. The IRS reminds service members that they may qualify for special tax benefits. These
What’s your status? An accurate tax return depends partly on using the right filing status. When one taxpayer’s living situation
Saving for retirement can be tough if you’re putting most of your money and time into operating a small
U.S. multinationals optimistic for another repatriation holiday. President-elect Trump’s election win moves large U.S. corporations closer than they’ve been in
Could on-site childcare become more attractive for businesses under President-elect Trump? On his website, Trump proposed during the campaign to
Will you owe the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) on unearned income? Try to reduce your exposure. It’s a
Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and
In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and
Typically, it’s better to defer tax. One way is through controlling when your business recognizes income and incurs deductible expenses.
There’s a lot to think about when you change jobs, and it’s easy for a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement