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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 you’re charitably inclined, making donations is probably one of your key year-end tax planning strategies. But if you typically
Section 529 plans provide a tax-advantaged way to help pay for college expenses. Here are just a few of the
If you have incomplete or missing records and get audited by the IRS, your business will likely lose out on
If you invest, whether you’re considered an investor or a trader can have a significant impact on your tax bill.
If you recently redeemed frequent flyer miles to treat the family to a fun summer vacation or to take your
Many expenses that may qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions are deductible only to the extent they exceed, in aggregate, 2%
If you go on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct
For anyone who takes a spin at roulette, cries out “Bingo!” or engages in other wagering activities, it’s important to
Giving away assets during your life will help reduce the size of your taxable estate, which is beneficial if you
Last year a break valued by many charitably inclined retirees was made permanent: the charitable IRA rollover. If you’re age
The income tax credit for certain energy-efficient home improvements and equipment purchases was extended through 2016 by the Protecting Americans
Investing in mutual funds is an easy way to diversify a portfolio, which is one reason why they’re commonly found
While you probably don’t have any problems paying your tax bills, you may wonder: What happens in the event you
Did you recently file your federal tax return and were surprised to find you owed money? You might want to
If you own or manage a business with employees, you may be at risk for a severe tax penalty. It’s
You’ve probably seen it in the movies or on TV: A close-knit family gathers to find out what’s contained in
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter for goods
Nearly everyone owns at least some digital assets, such as online bank and brokerage accounts, bill-paying services, cloud-based document storage,
If you have adopted children or unadopted stepchildren, estate planning is critical to ensure that your property is distributed the
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
A widely circulated article about the COVID-19 pandemic, written by author Tomas Pueyo in March, described efforts to cope with
You may think of trusts as estate planning tools — vehicles for reducing taxes after your death. While trusts can
The extended federal income tax deadline is approaching. The IRS postponed until July 15 many payment and filing deadlines. The
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury had disbursed 160.4 million Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) as of May 31, 2020, according