Add spendthrift language to a trust to safeguard assets
Protecting assets from creditors is a critical aspect of estate planning, but you need to think about more than just your own creditors:...
16 April, 2019
Blog
Responding to the nightmare of a data breach
It’s every business owner’s nightmare. Should hackers gain access to your customers’ or employees’ sensitive data, the very reputation of your company could...
16 April, 2019
Now or later? When to report subsequent events
Financial statements present a company’s financial position as of a specific date, typically the end of the year or quarter. But sometimes events...
16 April, 2019
Deducting business meal expenses under today’s tax rules
In the course of operating your business, you probably spend time and money “wining and dining” current or potential customers, vendors and employees....
16 April, 2019
Seniors: Medicare premiums could lower your tax bill
Americans who are 65 and older qualify for basic Medicare insurance, and they may need to pay additional premiums to get the level...
16 April, 2019
Make a deductible IRA contribution for 2018. It’s not too late!
Do you want to save more for retirement on a tax-favored basis? If so, and if you qualify, you can make a deductible...
09 April, 2019
If art donations are part of your estate plan, consider these four tips
Charitable giving is a key part of estate planning for many people. If you have a collection of valuable art and are charitably...
09 April, 2019
Present yet unaccounted for: The problem of presenteeism
Absenteeism has typically been a thorn in the side of many companies. But there’s a flip side to employees failing to show up...
09 April, 2019
Auditing accounting estimates and the use of specialists
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) recently voted to finalize two related standards aimed at improving audits of accounting estimates and the...
09 April, 2019
Divorcing business owners need to pay attention to tax implications
If you’re getting a divorce, you know it’s a highly stressful time. But if you’re a business owner, tax issues can complicate matters...
09 April, 2019