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Maurice La Verdure: Jan 7, 2026 2:10:19 PM
Debt is inevitable for most small and midsize businesses. Loans are commonly used to help fund a company’s launch, expansion, equipment purchases and...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jan 7, 2026 1:52:50 PM
A new year brings many new tax-related figures for businesses. Here’s an overview of key figures for 2026. Be aware that exceptions or additional...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jan 7, 2026 1:42:03 PM
Beginning in 2026, individuals who itemize deductions and donate to charity will face a new limit on their charitable deductions. And in some cases,...
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Maurice La Verdure: Dec 26, 2025 12:00:00 AM
Managing your taxes has become much easier thanks to the IRS Online Account portal. Whether you need to make a payment, download a transcript, or...
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Maurice La Verdure: Nov 20, 2025 4:42:28 PM
Are you thinking about making financial gifts to loved ones? Would you also like to reduce your capital gains tax? If so, consider giving appreciated...
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Maurice La Verdure: Nov 14, 2025 11:34:38 AM
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses operate. Its capacity to gather and process data, as well as to mimic human interactions,...
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Maurice La Verdure: Sep 18, 2025 1:30:57 PM
As summer gives way to fall, many businesses begin their budget-setting processes for the upcoming year. This annual rite of passage can be...
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Maurice La Verdure: Aug 5, 2025 5:26:18 PM
As 2025 began, individual taxpayers faced uncertainty with several key provisions of the tax law that were set to expire at the end of the year. That...
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Maurice La Verdure: Aug 5, 2025 5:11:43 PM
Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little to no income. In such...
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Maurice La Verdure: Aug 5, 2025 5:01:23 PM
The U.S. Census Bureau reports there were nearly 447,000 new business applications in May of 2025. The bureau measures this by tracking the number of...
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Maurice La Verdure: Aug 5, 2025 4:53:21 PM
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases, taxpayers have incomplete...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jul 9, 2025 9:58:12 AM
When many small to midsize businesses are ready to sponsor a qualified retirement plan, they encounter a common obstacle: complex administrative...
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Maurice La Verdure: Jun 12, 2025 10:27:01 AM
The future often weighs heavier on the shoulders of family business owners. Their companies aren’t just “going concerns” with operating assets, human...
