As scrutiny of nonprofit organizations intensifies, audits have become essential tools for financial transparency and accountability. Beyond assessing financial health, audits uncover operational vulnerabilities and demonstrate fiscal responsibility to donors and stakeholders. Understanding both internal and external audit processes helps nonprofits maintain trust and compliance.

Divorce raises critical questions about who can claim valuable child-related tax breaks. Understanding custodial parent rules, the noncustodial parent release option, and which benefits can be shared is essential for maximizing tax advantages and avoiding costly mistakes during negotiations.

Continuing care retirement communities offer varying levels of care but come with substantial costs. Learn how taxpayers who itemize may be able to deduct a portion of CCRC entry fees and monthly expenses as qualified medical expenses, potentially making these communities more affordable.

The FAFSA application for 2026-2027 is now available with significant enhancements. Recent legislation has simplified the process, expanded eligibility, and introduced new exemptions for family-owned business assets. Understanding these changes could help your family access more financial aid for college expenses.

Stay informed about the latest federal tax changes affecting individuals and families. From expanded Trump Account eligibility and new scholarship tax credits to critical tip reporting deadlines and IRS notice improvements, these updates could impact your financial planning and tax obligations in the coming years

Splitting assets in divorce seems straightforward until tax season arrives. While most property transfers between divorcing spouses are tax-free, the hidden tax liabilities attached to appreciated assets can create unexpected financial consequences. Understanding these rules is essential to ensuring a truly equitable settlement.

Nearly 90 million American adults struggle to comprehend medical information, leading to inefficient healthcare use and higher costs. Health illiteracy drives unnecessary emergency room visits, longer hospital stays, and poor chronic condition management. Employers can help by simplifying benefits communications and providing accessible support resources.

The IRS has intensified its focus on executive compensation and fringe benefits, expanding audits from large corporations to smaller companies. Perks like corporate credit cards, club memberships, and private jet use can trigger tax complications if not properly reported, putting both executives and employers at risk.

Recent tax legislation brings favorable changes to business interest deduction limits. By reverting to pre-2022 calculation methods that add back depreciation, amortization, and depletion, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows many businesses to deduct significantly more interest expense starting in 2025.

Starting in 2026, higher-income earners will be required to make catch-up contributions to retirement plans as after-tax Roth contributions. This SECURE 2.0 change impacts both employees and employers, who must update their plans to comply with new IRS regulations.

Retail shrinkage costs businesses approximately 1.6% of sales annually, with employees responsible for nearly 29% of losses. From cycle counts to camera surveillance, discover eight proven strategies to prevent backdoor theft and protect your bottom line from inventory discrepancies.

The IRS has announced updated cost-of-living adjustments for employer-provided fringe benefits in 2026. From health FSAs to transportation benefits, these changes impact compensation planning and payroll administration. Understanding these updates now helps ensure compliance and effective employee communication throughout the year.

A recent Tax Court ruling against the Estate of Anne Milner Fields demonstrates how deathbed transfers and insufficient asset retention can cause family limited partnerships to fail IRS scrutiny, resulting in the loss of valuable valuation discounts and potential penalties under IRC Section 2036(a).

COBRA administration presents significant compliance challenges for employers, with costly penalties for mistakes. From tracking eligibility to managing notifications and premium collections, the administrative burden is substantial. Many companies are turning to third-party administrators to reduce risk, control costs, and free up HR staff for more strategic initiatives.

Many investors treat their 401(k) as a standalone account, missing opportunities to optimize their overall portfolio. Learn how to strategically coordinate your 401(k) investments with your other holdings, consider tax implications, and avoid over-concentration in employer stock to maximize your long-term investment results.