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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
Mutual funds offer an easy way to invest in a diversified portfolio compared to buying individual stocks and bonds. But
If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking
Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be
If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for
Businesses that own commercial real property may be sitting on an overlooked treasure chest of tax savings — and a
Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your death, based on
If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick
Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create
Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, once your
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary
Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also
A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates large enough that
Are you wondering if the passive activity loss rules affect business ventures you’re engaged in — or might engage in?
If you invest in mutual funds, be aware of some potential pitfalls involved in buying and selling shares. Surprise sales
You may view your will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. But other documents can complement it. For example,
October 15 is the deadline for individual taxpayers who extended their 2019 tax returns. (The original April 15 filing deadline
Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to
Like so many things this year, the recommended practices for your annual end-of-the-year tax planning reflect the COVID-19 pandemic and
Do you buy or lease computer software to use in your business? Do you develop computer software for use in
The business use of websites is widespread. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t yet issued formal guidance on when Internet website
In some cases, investors have significant related expenses, such as the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals and clerical expenses.
Generally, the proceeds of your life insurance policy are included in your taxable estate. You can remove them by transferring
With the presidential election only weeks away, many people are beginning to pay closer attention to each candidate’s positions on