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Getting Divorced? Consider Taxes When Splitting Up Retirement Accounts

Divorce is a major life event that can have significant personal and financial consequences. In addition to addressing family and emotional concerns, you'll need to determine whether your assets are divided equitably. When assessing the fairness of a divorce settlement, taxes are a critical consideration. In general, you can divide most assets between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse without any federal income or gift tax consequences.

Investing in a Limited Partnership? Beware of the PAL Rules

In businesses structured as limited partnerships, the advantage of being a limited partner (as...

12 Essential Steps to Starting a Small Business

Starting a small business can be exciting. But turning a promising idea into a viable enterprise...

Qualified Adoption Assistance Programs Can Deliver Value Beyond Their Cost

Employers are under constant pressure to make their benefits packages more competitive, but adding...

Trump Accounts Go Live and the IRS Provides Tax-Reporting Relief

Parents, grandparents and others can now contribute to Internal Revenue Code Section 530A...

Self-Employed? You May Be Eligible for the Home Office Deduction

Once upon a time, employees could claim home office expenses as a miscellaneous itemized deduction,...

A Great Onboarding Process Doesn't End With Orientation

Most organizations spend a lot of time thinking about how to hire the right people.

What if you...

How To Reduce the Cost of Your Child’s College Education

If you're the parent of a college-aged child, you already know how pricey higher education has...

Charitable-Giving Tax Breaks Related to Your Vacation Home

Owning a vacation home can provide a fun, relaxing getaway for you and perhaps family and friends....

What's the Right Entity Choice for Start-Ups Today?

Launching a start-up involves many decisions. Among the most important is choosing the right...