Craft your mission statement for maximum impact

The right mission statement can be a strong motivational force for employees — and a [...]

Save tax — or at least defer it — by carefully

The first step to smart timing is to project your business’s income and expenses for [...]

3 reasons an estate valuation can be beneficial

With the gift and estate tax exemption currently at $5.43 million, you might think that estate [...]

5 questions to ask before buying new technology

It’s often hard to tell whether your company really needs the latest tech tool or [...]

2 tax consequences to consider if you’re refinancing a home

Now may be a great time to refinance, because mortgage rates are still low but [...]

Owning life insurance can make estate planning complicated

If you own an insurance policy on your life and want to keep the policy’s [...]

A shorter cash flow cycle means a stronger business

Every business owner knows that maintaining a healthy cash flow is essential to a company’s [...]

Your exec comp could be subject to the 0.9% additional Medicare tax or the 3.8% NIIT

The additional Medicare tax and net investment income tax (NIIT) apply when certain income exceeds [...]

A difficult decision: Declaring your elderly parent incapacitated

When an elderly parent gradually loses control of his or her faculties, it can be [...]

Gearing up for the ACA’s information reporting requirements

Starting in 2016, applicable large employers (ALEs) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have [...]