Advisory Articles
Business Owners: Understand the Tax Implications of Divorce
Posted by Robert Torella on August 26, 2021
Divorce may have tax implications for the spouses involved, especially if one or both of them owns a business. Here are some of the issues involved.
2021 Rules for Spousal IRAs
Posted by David Schlein on July 07, 2021
Married spouses who don’t work outside the home may still be able to contribute to an IRA. Here are the rules for 2021 for spousal IRAs.
Protect your Assets with a “Hybrid” DAPT
Posted by Cheryl A. Jankowski on June 01, 2021
If you’re refocusing your estate planning from reducing estate tax liability to increasing asset protection, consider a “hybrid” domestic asset protection trust.
Is Social Media Subject to Discovery?
Posted by Benjamin Schuver on May 03, 2021
Data stored on social media platforms may be fair game in pre-trial discovery — even if the user limits access to personal posts. Many courts have decided that private isn't necessarily the same as not public, and they're granting discovery requests to obtain relevant social media evidence in civil cases.
Employees Now Enjoy Even Greater Flexibility with FSAs
Posted by Kathleen Strobele on April 13, 2021
Employees who choose to participate in employer-provided flexible spending accounts (FSAs) can realize several tax benefits. Recent legislation provides participants with an even greater incentive to contribute to these accounts.
Not All Experts Are Created Equal
Posted by Benjamin Schuver on April 05, 2021
Many business owners are contemplating selling their interests in 2021. Unfortunately, as the business valuation discipline has grown, there have been reports of unscrupulous individuals posing as valuation experts who have neither the training nor experience to provide reliable opinions of value.
A Closer Look at Durable Power of Attorney
Posted by Connie Ricotta on April 05, 2021
If someone becomes physically or mentally incapacitated, they may no longer be able handle their own personal and financial affairs.
How the Dark Web Facilitates Fraud — and What You Can Do About It
Posted by Jesse Rubinstein on April 05, 2021
To commit financial fraud, criminals routinely use the “dark web,” a collection of sites that offer users anonymity and privacy to share stolen data and information on perpetrating crimes. Companies can help fight such criminals by securing their IT networks and regularly monitoring the dark web for their own stolen data.
Selecting the Right Payroll System for Your Construction Business
Posted by Michē Needham on April 05, 2021
Construction payroll is complex, but with the right system in place it doesn't have to be stressful.
When Should You Take Social Security Benefits?
Posted by Jeffrey Budzinski on March 29, 2021
The age that retirees may start receiving 100% of their Social Security benefit ranges from 65 for people born in 1937 or earlier to 67 for people born in 1960 or later. However, you can also opt to receive reduced monthly benefits as early as age 62 — or you can choose to receive a higher monthly benefit by deferring receipt up until age 70.