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If your 2015 tax liability is higher than you’d hoped and you’re ready to transfer some assets to your loved ones, now may be the time to get started. Giving away assets will, of course, help reduce the size of your taxable estate. But with income-tax-smart gifting strategies, it... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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.... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading