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Tax Day is right around the corner. Have you filed your federal tax return yet? The filing deadline to submit 2015 individual federal income tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2016, rather than the traditional April 15 date. Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day on...

In a perfect world, you wouldn’t need to go out of your way to recruit new talent as your business grows or when you have holes to fill. Instead, you’d have a long list of job candidates who have already approached you, and you just need to pick the best ones without...

The action begins on March 13th, known as “Selection Sunday,” and the games run through the championship match on Monday, April 4th. The NCAA tournament games are not only among the most watched sports events in America, but they are also the most gambled on. Fans...

To some extent, extreme, or inclement weather is in the eye of the beholder. To a 20-year-old who recently purchased a four-wheel drive SUV, a foot of snow or six inches of rain will probably be viewed as an opportunity for an adventure, and not a reason to stay home from work....

Tax-advantaged retirement plans allow your money to grow tax-deferred — or, in the case of Roth accounts, tax-free. But annual contributions are limited by tax law, and any unused limit can’t be carried forward to make larger contributions in future years. So it’s a good idea to...

April 18 — Besides being the last day to file (or extend) your 2015 personal return and pay any tax that is due, 2016 first quarter estimated tax payments for individuals, trusts, and calendar-year corporations are due today. So are 2015 returns for trusts and calendar-year...

A fundamental requirement of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is that employers must not “interfere with, restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of their rights” to organize into labor unions, collectively bargain and engage in similar “concerted...

Many companies choose to lease certain assets, rather than buy them outright. Leasing arrangements are especially common among construction contractors, manufacturers, retailers, health care providers, airlines and trucking companies that rely on expensive equipment or real...

If you plan to hire new employees this year, you’re not alone. Employment statistics ended 2015 on a positive note. In addition, roughly 242,000 new jobs were added in February and the unemployment rate fell to 4.9%, its lowest level in eight years. Several recent studies...

Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, making them particularly valuable. Two valuable tax credits are especially for small businesses that offer certain employee benefits. Can you claim one — or both — of them on your 2015 return? Retirement plan credit Small...