There are plenty of reasons to get married. Your taxes may not be one of them. Some couples—generally those with one person who earns far more than the other—will see their tax bills fall after marriage. But for two well-paid professionals, tax bills can soar post-marriage, as their combined incomes put them in the highest tax brackets. And [...]
As a small business owner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a business valuation simply isn’t necessary, at least not yet. After all, you’re busy trying to grow your business. You can worry about what your business is worth down the road, when it’s time to sell or think about retirement, [...]
In most banks, trust accounts are offered as an option, and it comes with the possibility of controlling the funds and holding funds for specific purposes, such as paying for an exact bill. It is also an account for savings where you can administer the funds for the benefit of an individual or a group. [...]
The term LLC or Limited Liability Company is a relatively new term when it comes to types of business structures. The first LLC was formed in Wyoming in 1977 with the aim of providing small business owners with a new form of company structure that would be more flexible and less rigorous in the statutory [...]
Financial planning is defined as a process whereby an individual or a couple settles objectives, assesses all resources and assets, estimates any future financial needs, and makes necessary plans to achieve any monetary goals they may have. Financial planning includes a variety of factors, such as cash flow management on a daily basis, as well [...]
Many will agree that finding the right financial planner is an important thing. Good financial advice makes a huge difference in one’s financial future, especially when it comes to items like estate management and retirement planning. Sound financial planning will mark the difference between making ends meet and financial freedom, or being able to retire [...]
A tax audit conducted by an IRS professional often occurs when the IRS needs to confirm some details on a tax return form and determine accuracy. Approximately one in 75 men and women get audited by the IRS. It means that 80 percent of all men and women will get audited at some point during [...]
A majority of men and women will admit that they do not have the time to manage their personal finances. As well, a majority of these individuals are not endowed with comprehensive knowledge about financial planning. With complex concepts like wealth creation, family trusts, and a variety of other fundamental personal finance management elements, the [...]
Numerous business owners do not have the inherent ability to completely grasp all the financial fundamentals of their company because of a clear lack of adequate reporting as well as transaction tracking. Knowing where a business is heading is essential in producing successful ventures. Many businesses look for simple, affordable means to monitor all their [...]
