CELEBRATING OVER SIXTY FIVE YEARS

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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

Everyone needs to plan for retirement. But as a business owner, you face a distinctive challenge in that you must

If you’re a small business owner or you’re involved in a start-up, you may want to set up a tax-favored

If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must

If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must

One of the primary goals of estate planning is to put in writing how you want your wealth distributed to

The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This benefit

If you’re putting aside money for college or other educational expenses, consider a tax-advantaged 529 savings plan. Also known as

Operating a business as an S corporation may provide many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation

If you’re like many people, you’ve worked hard to accumulate a large nest egg in your traditional IRA (including a

Federal estate tax liability is no longer an issue for many families, now that the gift and estate tax exemption

Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are gaining popularity. But many businesses, consumers, employees and investors are still confused

In the past few months, many businesses and employers nationwide have received “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA).