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The U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Will your company be ready? (October 16, 2019)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Will your company be ready? (October 16, 2019)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Will your company be ready?
Watch out for tax-related scams (October 15, 2019)

Watch out for tax-related scams (October 15, 2019)

Have you received a text, letter, email or phone call purporting to be from the IRS? Don’t become the victim of a scam. Here’s what you should look out for.
Internal audit 2.0: Paperless and continuous auditing trends (October 10, 2019)

Internal audit 2.0: Paperless and continuous auditing trends (October 10, 2019)

Does your current internal audit approach take advantage of electronic recordkeeping? Learn the benefits of upgrading your audit program to match today’s technology.
Is a self-directed IRA right for you? (October 9, 2019)

Is a self-directed IRA right for you? (October 9, 2019)

A self-directed IRA provides more flexibility in investment choices while offering the same estate planning benefits as a traditional IRA.
IRS issues final QBI real estate safe harbor rules (October 8, 2019)

IRS issues final QBI real estate safe harbor rules (October 8, 2019)

A safe harbor for rental real estate to qualify for the qualified business income deduction is now allowed.
Take advantage of the gift tax exclusion rules (October 3, 2019)

Take advantage of the gift tax exclusion rules (October 3, 2019)

With the annual federal gift tax exclusion, you can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to your children and others. Here are the basic rules.
The chances of an IRS audit are low, but business owners should be prepared (October 2, 2019)

The chances of an IRS audit are low, but business owners should be prepared (October 2, 2019)

As a business owner, are you worried about being audited by the IRS? Here’s what you need to know to be prepared for an audit and respond effectively.
Sec. 6166: Estate tax relief for family businesses (October 1, 2019)

Sec. 6166: Estate tax relief for family businesses (October 1, 2019)

Frequently, heirs of successful entrepreneurs are forced to sell off business interests at “fire sale” prices to help pay a federal estate tax bill. Taking advantage of Internal Revenue Code Section 6166 can ease the tax bite.
When is tax due on Series EE savings bonds? (September 26, 2019)

When is tax due on Series EE savings bonds? (September 26, 2019)

If you own Series EE bonds, check the issue dates on your bonds. If they’re no longer earning interest, you probably want to redeem them. Read this article to learn more on that and how the interest on the bonds is taxed.
IRS provides additional guidance on bonus depreciation under the TCJA (September 25, 2019)

IRS provides additional guidance on bonus depreciation under the TCJA (September 25, 2019)

Final IRS regulations (along with additional proposed regs) for the first-year 100% bonus depreciation deduction have been published. Do you know how they might affect your business’s tax bill?
5 ways to withdraw cash from your corporation while avoiding dividend treatment (September 24, 2019)

5 ways to withdraw cash from your corporation while avoiding dividend treatment (September 24, 2019)

Dividends paid out by corporations are taxable to shareholders and can’t be deducted by the corporation. But there may be ways to get cash out of your corporation without dividend treatment. Here are five ideas.
Control how your charitable gifts are used by adding restrictions (September 19, 2019)

Control how your charitable gifts are used by adding restrictions (September 19, 2019)

Depending on how you look at it, restrictions can be a plus or a negative. When it comes to preserving your charitable legacy, placing restrictions on how charities can use your gifts is a definite positive.
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Will your company be ready? (October 16, 2019)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Will your company be ready? (October 16, 2019)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Will your company be ready?
Watch out for tax-related scams (October 15, 2019)

Watch out for tax-related scams (October 15, 2019)

Have you received a text, letter, email or phone call purporting to be from the IRS? Don’t become the victim of a scam. Here’s what you should look out for.
Internal audit 2.0: Paperless and continuous auditing trends (October 10, 2019)

Internal audit 2.0: Paperless and continuous auditing trends (October 10, 2019)

Does your current internal audit approach take advantage of electronic recordkeeping? Learn the benefits of upgrading your audit program to match today’s technology.
Is a self-directed IRA right for you? (October 9, 2019)

Is a self-directed IRA right for you? (October 9, 2019)

A self-directed IRA provides more flexibility in investment choices while offering the same estate planning benefits as a traditional IRA.
IRS issues final QBI real estate safe harbor rules (October 8, 2019)

IRS issues final QBI real estate safe harbor rules (October 8, 2019)

A safe harbor for rental real estate to qualify for the qualified business income deduction is now allowed.
Take advantage of the gift tax exclusion rules (October 3, 2019)

Take advantage of the gift tax exclusion rules (October 3, 2019)

With the annual federal gift tax exclusion, you can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to your children and others. Here are the basic rules.
The chances of an IRS audit are low, but business owners should be prepared (October 2, 2019)

The chances of an IRS audit are low, but business owners should be prepared (October 2, 2019)

As a business owner, are you worried about being audited by the IRS? Here’s what you need to know to be prepared for an audit and respond effectively.
Sec. 6166: Estate tax relief for family businesses (October 1, 2019)

Sec. 6166: Estate tax relief for family businesses (October 1, 2019)

Frequently, heirs of successful entrepreneurs are forced to sell off business interests at “fire sale” prices to help pay a federal estate tax bill. Taking advantage of Internal Revenue Code Section 6166 can ease the tax bite.
When is tax due on Series EE savings bonds? (September 26, 2019)

When is tax due on Series EE savings bonds? (September 26, 2019)

If you own Series EE bonds, check the issue dates on your bonds. If they’re no longer earning interest, you probably want to redeem them. Read this article to learn more on that and how the interest on the bonds is taxed.
IRS provides additional guidance on bonus depreciation under the TCJA (September 25, 2019)

IRS provides additional guidance on bonus depreciation under the TCJA (September 25, 2019)

Final IRS regulations (along with additional proposed regs) for the first-year 100% bonus depreciation deduction have been published. Do you know how they might affect your business’s tax bill?
5 ways to withdraw cash from your corporation while avoiding dividend treatment (September 24, 2019)

5 ways to withdraw cash from your corporation while avoiding dividend treatment (September 24, 2019)

Dividends paid out by corporations are taxable to shareholders and can’t be deducted by the corporation. But there may be ways to get cash out of your corporation without dividend treatment. Here are five ideas.
Control how your charitable gifts are used by adding restrictions (September 19, 2019)

Control how your charitable gifts are used by adding restrictions (September 19, 2019)

Depending on how you look at it, restrictions can be a plus or a negative. When it comes to preserving your charitable legacy, placing restrictions on how charities can use your gifts is a definite positive.
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