Summary: If you just hired your first employee, it’s time to prepare for your first payroll. There are a lot of steps and possible pitfalls, so you want to get it right from the start. Click through for tips to make sure you’re in compliance from Day One. Regardless of whether your first payroll involves […]
Summary: There can be a huge difference between high-risk and low-risk. The real question is how much risk you can tolerate, both financially and emotionally. Click through for some insights to help you decide on the right risk level for you.Everyone has their own level of risk tolerance or risk appetite, which represents the uncertainty […]
Summary: HR and payroll management can be particularly challenging for small businesses because they tend to have fewer resources than larger employers. But there are options. Click through to discover how solid planning can lead to HR and payroll success.Because small businesses often have limited assets, it’s vital that they prioritize their human resource objectives. […]
Summary: The CAPE ratio, developed by economist Robert Shiller, has a remarkable track record. It provides a rough-and-ready starting point for warning when markets are becoming either over- or underpriced. Click through to learn exactly how this little-known ratio can help you.Like a traffic light, the CAPE metric flashes clear red and green signals. When […]
Summary: If you decide to set up a trust as part of your estate planning process, you might find yourself wondering if you will be responsible for related tax filings. Click through to discover more about the ins and outs of trusts as well as who pays income taxes on the assets within trusts.For all […]
Summary: In order to pay your workers properly while remaining in compliance with both IRS- and state-mandated requirements, you must correctly classify the people who work for you. Incorrect classifications can be detrimental to your business operations. But how do you know whether you’re classifying your workers correctly? Click through to understand the differences between […]
Summary: A prenuptial agreement specifies how a couple’s assets will be divided at the time of death, among other roles that it plays, all of which can make for an important tool during the process of estate planning. Click through for more information about how prenuptials work to better understand how to separate the facts […]
Summary: It can strike terror in your heart: Your business is being audited. But it doesn’t have to mean there’s a problem. Click through to learn what an audit entails, how to work with the IRS, and how to get through it as painlessly as possible. So, you just found out your business is getting audited. […]
Summary: A home is a place to live, but it can also be an important part of your estate plan. First, consider all the tax breaks you can get. Click through for a dive into the financial aspects of home ownership to help you make long-term plans.There are two big tax benefits you get when […]
Summary: When we think of assets, especially in the context of estate planning, we think of cash and homes, for example. But certain assets are deemed “intangible,” and handling them can be complex. Click through for an overview of this special category. Intangible assets have long existed — rights such as copyrights, leases and government subsidies […]
