Employee Theft Could End Your Business
Fraud is all around us these days, but it’s not just strangers who find us vulnerable. Your own employees could be stealing from you. The problem can be especially devastating for small business owners, who surprisingly tend to lose the most. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) conducts the foremost study in the area […]
Tom Petty’s Estate Is Free Fallin’
There’s no doubt the late, great rock star Tom Petty thought he had his legacy all wrapped up in a neat package before he passed away. Like too many before him, he was wrong. Unlike Aretha Franklin, Prince, and so many other rock-and-roll legends who died with ambiguous wills or no estate planning at all, […]
Work During Vacation Could Pay Off
Mixing business with pleasure while traveling this summer? Some of it might be tax deductible, but the rules are tricky. Your ability to deduct travel expenses depends on these six factors: Where you go. The IRS treats deductible travel expenses within the U.S. differently than travel expenses incurred internationally. When traveling abroad, for instance, individuals […]
Passing Down Your Family Business
If it’s the latter, emotions can further complicate matters. Family business owners are often caught without a safety net when the sons or daughters they always envisioned running the business one day are either unwilling or unable to do so. Click To View
Surprising Taxes On Alernative Investments
As your net worth grows, your financial advisor may suggest diversifying your portfolio with alternative investments. These assets can include gold and real estate. Cryptocurrencies are another emerging investment area. The amount you invest and how you invest in these alternative areas, however, can affect your taxes in surprising ways. Click To View