Controlling Unemployment Tax Costs of Your Business
As an employer, you must pay federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on amounts up to $7,000 paid to each employee as wages during the calendar […]
Gift Tax Exclusion Rules are Advantageous
As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved ones. The gift tax […]
Business Owners Should be Prepared for IRS Audits
Many business owners ask: How can I avoid an IRS audit? The good news is that the odds against being audited are in your favor. In fiscal […]
Typosquatters Profit from Common User Errors
The Web has opened plenty of new avenues for criminal behavior. For example, you may have heard of cybersquatting. Someone registers a site’s domain […]
Crummey Trusts Are Still Relevant
Traditionally, trusts used in estate planning contain “Crummey” withdrawal powers to ensure that contributions qualify for the annual gift tax exclusion. Today, the exclusion […]
When is Tax Due on Series EE Savings Bonds?
You may have Series EE savings bonds that were bought many years ago. Perhaps you store them in a file cabinet or safe deposit […]
Why Affinity Fraud is Particularly Heinous
Affinity fraud is particularly heinous. Perpetrators exploiting connections of race, religion, age, politics and profession is one of the cruelest forms of criminal deception. […]
Business Website Cost Tax Treatment
These days, most businesses need a website to remain competitive. It’s an easy decision to set one up and maintain it. But determining the […]
Tax Credits for College Costs
We all know the cost of college is expensive. The latest figures from the College Board show that the average annual cost of tuition and fees was […]
Get the Goods on Hidden Assets
Hidden assets can be an issue in a variety of contexts — from divorce to bankruptcy to fraud. An acrimonious divorce, ownership dispute or occupational theft incident […]
