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Timely Opportunities
Tax-Smart Domestic Travel this Summer
Vacations are even more enjoyable if they’re subsidized with tax deductions. If you’re self-employed, there might be ways to combine
business trips with pleasure and still generate write-offs. But you must follow strict rules. Here are the details when your travel destination is
within the United States. (There are different rules for foreign travel.)
Business Valuation & Litigation Support
Buy-Out Provisions Can Cause Higher Valuation
When drafting buy-out provisions in a closely held business, you should anticipate that they will be used for other purposes. Here’s one
divorce case where such a provision resulted in a valuation that was higher than the husband desired.
Estates
Retirement Accounts and Your Estate Plan
When planning your estate to minimize taxes, there are some important factors to keep in mind about retirement accounts like traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP accounts and 401(k) plans. Click “Full Article” to find out the details.
Investment Strategies
Take a Close Look at Your Portfolio
You shouldn’t just ignore your portfolio. Instead, take a close look at it to make sure you’re comfortable with your holdings going forward. Here are four steps to follow during this review.
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