The “kiddie tax” hurts families more than ever
Years ago, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income (especially from investments)...
06 August, 2019
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The “nanny tax” must be paid for more than just nannies
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you. Hiring a...
30 July, 2019
Naming a trustee may be one of the most important decisions of your life
When it comes to estate planning, trusts are appealing for many reasons. They can enable you to hold and transfer assets for beneficiaries,...
30 July, 2019
Run your strategic-planning meetings like they really matter
Many businesses struggle to turn abstract strategic-planning ideas into concrete, actionable plans. One reason why is simple: ineffective meetings. The ideas are there,...
30 July, 2019
Attention: Accounting rule delays in the works
On July 17, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) voted to issue a proposal that would delay several landmark accounting rules for certain...
30 July, 2019
Take a closer look at home office deductions
Working from home has its perks. Not only can you skip the commute, but you also might be eligible to deduct home office...
30 July, 2019
Businesses can utilize the same information IRS auditors use to examine tax returns
The IRS uses Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs) to help IRS examiners get ready for audits. Your business can use the same guides to...
23 July, 2019
Summer: A good time to review your investments
You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing capital gains to inflation. Under...
23 July, 2019
A buy-sell agreement can provide the liquidity to cover estate taxes
If you own an interest in a closely held business, it’s critical to have a well-designed, properly funded buy-sell agreement. Without one, an...
23 July, 2019
The 1-2-3 of B2B marketing
Does your business market its products or services to other companies? Or might it start doing so in the future? If so, it’s...
23 July, 2019