Who Needs An Estate Plan? You Do!
Despite what you might think, estate planning is not limited to only the rich and famous. In fact, your family is likely to benefit from a comprehensive plan that divides
Despite what you might think, estate planning is not limited to only the rich and famous. In fact, your family is likely to benefit from a comprehensive plan that divides
There are good reasons why estate planning advisors recommend you revisit and, if necessary, revise your estate plan periodically: changing circumstances, including family situations, and new tax laws, are all
When retiring employees walk out the door for the last time, they often leave with more than fond memories. Many depart with vast amounts of ‘intellectual capital’ — knowledge related
When an employer’s staff size reaches 20 or more, it is generally required to offer “COBRA” health care coverage to departing employees. (The name comes from the legislation that made
In financial reporting, investors and business owners tend to focus on four key metrics: 1) revenue, 2) net income, 3) total assets, and 4) net worth. But, when it comes
Business assets are generally reported at the lower of cost or market value. Under this accounting principle, certain assets are reported at fair value, such as asset retirement obligations and
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 name that includes a trademark and
As the gift-giving season nears, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved ones. Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their
One of the worst things that can happen to a non-profit organization is to have its tax-exempt status revoked. Among other consequences, the non-profit may lose credibility with supporters and
You would be hard pressed to find a business today that does not have laptop computers listed among its assets. Large companies have hundreds of them; midsize ones issue them