Summary: Can small-business insurance help you with your pandemic losses? Click through to find out. If you have business interruption insurance, can it help you through the pandemic?Business interruption insurance can cover lost income and continuing expenses while your business is closed or being repaired. It pays your bills during the interruption and any profit you […]
Summary: Profit-sharing is a group incentive plan for employees to share in profits. Click through to change your culture from “Let’s get it done” to “We’re all in this together.” Your business is doing well, and you want a way to share some of your firm’s profits with the people who helped create its […]
Summary: If you’re rehabilitating a historic home, you may be able to claim a rehabilitation tax credit. But the devil is in the details, and it’s about more than just the house being old. Click through to learn about the conditions you need to meet. If you’re rehabilitating a historic home, know that there […]
Summary: Do you know what estate planning really is? Some people think it’s only for the very wealthy, or that they don’t have to worry about it until they’re old—but those are misconceptions! Click through for the real facts on estate planning. Estate planning is about defining and living out your legacy during your […]
Summary: Generally, you should keep tax records for three years after you file a return, but there are times when you’ll need older files. Click through to learn how to be prepared. Well-organized records make it easier to prepare a tax return and help provide answers if your return is selected for examination or if you […]
Summary: The IRS warns tax filers to avoid falsely inflating deductions or expenses on tax returns. This isn’t a minor infraction that gets winked at. Click through to learn which areas the agency is zeroing in on. The IRS has compiled a list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams, and one swindle that the agency is warning […]
Summary: When operational efficiency is healthy, your business can cut down on unnecessary costs while increasing revenue. Click through for some thoughts on how you can make your business more efficient. Optimal output is the dream of every business leader. But in real life, pressures and priorities mean managers spend most of their time […]
Summary: A Medicare insurance broker is an independent agent who represents multiple carriers. Click through to see why brokers can be a great source for an unbiased opinion on your Medicare plan options. How can you be sure that an insurance salesman is being honest with you? Talk to a broker instead of a […]
Summary: Home insurance protects your home and possessions against damage or theft. Click through to learn how to decide which level of coverage is right for you. Homeowners insurance covers serious damage or destruction of your house, but what else is covered? Generally, clothing, furniture, appliances and most other contents of your home are covered if […]
Summary: You may be worried about your heirs getting hit by the federal estate tax when you die. But are these worries justified? Click through for a look at how the often-misunderstood estate tax really works. If you think you can avoid the federal estate tax, you’re probably right. The federal estate tax applies […]