Insurance

You’ve no doubt been offered the opportunity to purchase inexpensive term insurance through your association, but what happens when you get older?

People want to know if there is anything that can be done for pre-retirement medical expenses. The answer is yes.

Make sure clients understand all the consequences, tax-related and otherwise, before taking action.

How small employers and sole proprietors can maximize tax deductions for coverage.

The International Accounting Standards Board voted to propose a one-year delay, so the new rules would take effect in 2022, instead of 2021.

More than 67 million people will receive larger benefits next year, thanks to the inflation rate.

Legislation relating to family savings and startup expensing passed in one chamber of Congress, but is not likely to go through in the Senate before the end of the year.

As Hurricane Florence barrels toward the East Coast, it's worth looking at these simple steps.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a long-awaited accounting standards update Wednesday to improve the financial reporting for insurance companies that issue long-duration contracts, such as life insurance, disability income, long-term care and annuities.

Three rules for protecting your clients

House Republicans unveiled a 2019 budget proposal Tuesday to send a message to their core supporters that repealing Obamacare, cutting taxes and partially privatizing Medicare remain high on their agenda.

Accountants have a new way to gain the PFS credential, and non-CPAs can get educated too.

The private equity firm has an enticing pitch for the ultra wealthy: Invest in hedge funds and avoid paying taxes forever.

The Internal Revenue Service spelled out new information reporting requirements Thursday for some life insurance contracts required under the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

If your business clients want to reward employees for their loyal service after a five-, 10- or 20-year period and keep them around for longer, a deferred compensation plan can work well.

Now that Republicans in Congress have released their final tax bill, two big questions remain. What will companies do with all that cash, and who will benefit the most?

Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, a key vote on legislation to overhaul the U.S. tax code, said she’s confident agreements she sought as part of her support will be kept but hasn’t made a final decision about the measure.

A new revenue procedure provides a safe harbor allowing taxpayers to deduct costs for fixing deteriorating foundations.

Senate Republicans may face a political problem in the final push for their tax-cut plan, and they might need Democrats to help fix it.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved revisions to the GOP tax legislation—changes that would trim the bill’s cost, putting it within the $1.5 trillion limit set by the congressional budget.