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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
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
The year 2020 has taught businesses many lessons. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by drastic changes to
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to
Are you thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2020? If so,
According to literature, the “seven deadly sins” are lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy and pride. Although individuals may be
By now, some businesses have completed their 2021 budgets while others are still crunching numbers and scrutinizing line items. As
As year end approaches, it’s a good idea for calendar-year entities to review the guidelines for recognizing revenue and expenses.
S corporations must comply with several strict requirements or risk losing their tax-advantaged status. Among other things, they can have
S corporations can provide tax advantages over C corporations in the right circumstances. This is true if you expect that
The IRS, U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services recently issued interim final regulations addressing group
From natural disasters and government shutdowns to cyberattacks and fraud, risks abound in today’s volatile, uncertain marketplace. While some level
Small business owners are well aware of the increasing cost of employee health care benefits. As a result, your business
Now that Joe Biden has been projected as the winner of the presidential election by major news outlets,* you may