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Do you need to make an estimated tax payment by September 17?

To avoid interest and penalties, you must make sufficient federal income tax payments long before...

Is Your Wealth Concentrated in One Stock?

Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is...

Salvaging Investment Expenses under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Investment expenses that have traditionally been deducted on Schedule A as a miscellaneous itemized...

Prepare for valuation issues in your buy-sell agreement

Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle both expected and...

How to reduce the tax risk of using independent contractors

Classifying a worker as an independent contractor frees a business from payroll tax liability and...

HSA + HDHP can be a winning health benefits formula

If you’ve done any research into employee benefits for your business recently, you may have come...

Play your tax cards right with gambling wins and losses

If you gamble, be sure you understand the tax consequences. Both wins and losses can affect your...

Assessing the S Corp: Advantages, Eligibility, and More

The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners...

Use pay-ratio disclosures with caution

Starting in 2018, certain public companies must disclose the ratio of their CEO’s annual...

How Tax-Qualified LTC Insurance Can Cover Long-Term Care

No matter how diligently you prepare, your estate plan can quickly be derailed if you or a loved...