Year: 2016

Guide to Gift-Tax Free Tuition Giving

It is certainly no secret that the cost of attending college has increased significantly in the last several years. In fact, a 2015 study by US News suggested that the cost of tuition at both private and public institutions has risen by an average of 225 percent since 1995. With such drastic cost shifts, the […]

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Will Trump’s Presidency Affect My Long-Term Investments?

November 8, 2016, may go down as one of the more emotionally charged days in American history. Whether it was the moods of voters, positive or negative, as they slowly realized Donald Trump would become the 45th President of the United States, or the stock market, there were certainly many ups and downs in the […]

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Thinking Ahead: Year-End Tax Planning

Though it may seem like summer has just ended, the year is coming to a close quickly, and it is never to early to begin year-end tax planning. One of the best ways to set yourself up for positive gains in the future is to begin strategizing now and take into consideration any changes you […]

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Indiana Ranks 8th in 2017 State Business Tax Climate

As the new year approaches, Hoosier business owners should be happy to hear that their state rose by two ranks, coming in 8th in comparison to last year’s 10th ranking, in the 2017 national business tax climate index, based off of an annual study performed by the Tax Foundation. Compared to our bordering states, Michigan, […]

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Protect your Children – From Identity Theft?

Identity theft is something that most Americans now understand quite well. From unauthorized credit lines in your name to filing fraudulent tax returns, the damage that can be done by identity theft can be substantial and can take a long time to undo. Identity theft occurs when someone obtains personal information and uses that information […]

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Understanding Charitable Contributions

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with 2016 winding down, it’s also time to start thinking about reducing next spring’s tax bill. I’m sure you’ve heard the famous line “it’s better to give than to receive.” Well, when it comes to tax minimization, giving is almost always better than receiving. Donating to qualified charities […]

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Are your Employees Cyber Aware?

Cyber security is big business. As a business owner, it is critical to understand the potential threats to your business and take proactive steps to protect your organization. While firewalls, antivirus, antimalware and even active monitoring are great practices, there is another threat that even these advanced solutions can’t protect against. Phishing is the use […]

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