Business owners may benefit substantially by employing family members. Income tax savings can be obtained through a variety of deductions, exemptions, credits, and strategies. These benefits may be available regardless of a business’s structure (corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship).
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Second Marriage—Estate Planning Strategies
Estate planning for people in a second marriage takes on characteristics that are designed to keep one foot in two different worlds.
Claiming the Medical Expenses Tax Deduction
Taking full advantage of the available tax breaks on medical expenses usually involves a considerable amount of paperwork and some advance planning. But, with health care costs on the rise, the tax savings these deductions provide may well be worth the effort it takes to claim them.
Get SMART: Tips for Effective Goal Setting
Regardless of which phase of the business life-cycle you’re in, you can get SMART about setting goals to motivate yourself, move forward to grow your business, and track your success.
Estate Planning for Intellectual Property
If you are an inventor, author, artist, or owner of a closely held business, you may have already taken steps to help protect your intellectual property rights.
Estimating Your Federal Estate Tax
A few suggestions to estimate federal estate taxes. It is no substitute for a complete estate and financial plan but, you can estimate your federal estate tax liability by developing your own worksheet.
Raising Capital for Your Business Needs
Whether your business is a start-up or established, financing decisions will directly affect the potential growth and profitability of your business.
Financial Care for Special Needs Children
Planning for a special needs child can be emotionally challenging and financially demanding, but with a solid plan in place, you can help ensure the best possible care for your child, both now and in the future.
The “Taxing Effects” of Selling Your Home
Because of the generous capital gains exclusion on selling a primary residence, you may find that you do not owe Federal taxes when it comes time to sell your home.