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The IRS can reclassify S corporation distributions as wages

If you run your business as an S corporation, you’re probably both a shareholder and an employee....

Charitable Real Estate Donations | Avoid Common Tax Traps

Did you know that the estate of director John Hughes donated the family’s Illinois mansion to a...

Use cause marketing to boost your nonprofit’s profile

Although corporations and not-for-profits have been teaming up for decades, “cause marketing”...

An effective succession plan calls for decisive action

The prospect of leaving your company in the hands of someone else likely brings mixed emotions....

Now’s the time to start thinking about “bunching” — miscellaneous itemized deductions, that is

Many expenses that may qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions are deductible only to the...

Protect Your Business: Tips for Using Independent Contractors

Many businesses use independent contractors to keep payroll taxes and fringe benefit costs down....

Financial Analytics: Laying the Groundwork for Your Audit

An auditor does significant legwork before starting field work. During the audit planning phase, he...

Tread carefully if you and your spouse have similar trusts

When spouses have similar irrevocable trusts for each other’s benefit, they can be subject to the...

4 pillars of robust business growth

Many businesses start life small and simple. But with growth comes the need for a stronger company...

Merging could make your nonprofit twice as effective

If your not-for-profit is struggling and other organizations provide similar services in your...