Smart Tax Planning Pays Off

Smart Tax Planning Pays Off

If you are financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize their tax obligations. Roughly two-thirds of Americans say that they pay too much in federal income taxes, according to a...
The Importance of Segregating Duties

The Importance of Segregating Duties

Small and medium-sized companies are particularly prone to employee theft because they typically do not have the staff available to assign more than one employee to processes to help ensure that fraud does not take place. Assigning more than one employee to certain...
Avoiding Nonprofit Tax Traps

Avoiding Nonprofit Tax Traps

If your organization has met the IRS qualifications to be considered tax-exempt, the income you receive — such as donor contributions — is exempt from federal income tax. However, it is still possible for nonprofits to follow the rules and experience adverse tax...
Personal vs. Business Goodwill

Personal vs. Business Goodwill

You cannot physically touch goodwill, but it is a significantly valuable asset for many businesses. Although it is most commonly associated with professional service firms, goodwill can also exist among manufacturers, retailers, contractors, and other types of...