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For most people, the fourth quarter is a good time to consider year-end tax strategies. By implementing a tax strategy now, you can gain additional flexibility you might not enjoy if you wait until late December. Some examples of tax strategies include: selling securities to...

Virtually all small business owners are frustrated with our current tax system. In fact, five out of today’s Top 10 small business concerns relate to state and federal tax issues, according to the Small Business Problems and Priorities survey released by the National...

The lull that follows the holiday season is a time for reflection and planning. If you’re like most Americans, there are several administrative chores that remain on your 2014 to-do list. Tackling them at the start of the new year will set a healthy, proactive tone going...

The 2014 gift tax annual exclusion allows you to give up to $14,000 per recipient tax-free without using up any of your lifetime gift tax exemption. If you and your spouse “split” the gift, you can give $28,000 per recipient. The gifted assets are removed from your taxable...

A year end checklist The end of the year is fast approaching, but there’s still time for business owners to plan to minimize tax liability. The following checklist is designed to help you review your 2014 transactions and activities and take beneficial action before Dec. 31. Have...

As we approach year end, it’s again time to focus on last-minute moves you can make to save taxes — both on your 2014 return and in future years. Here are a few ideas. Maximize the benefit of the standard deduction. For 2014, the standard deduction is $12,400 for married...