Proper year-end tax planning helps business owners assess income, deductions and documentation well before filing their returns. Tax strategies vary by entity type and circumstances, with some choices potentially affecting current tax bills and future obligations. This article reviews some key planning considerations for the 2026 tax year.

When arranging gifts and bequests to loved ones, you may need to take the federal generation skipping tax into consideration. It can come into play in unexpected ways. Here are the current rules, along with some strategies to help minimize the tax liability when leaving large amounts to grandchildren, great grandchildren, or anyone else in those generations or below.

If you have grandchildren, you probably enjoy being involved in the little ones' lives. Assuming you're in a position to help out your grandchildren and their parents financially, there are many ways to do so. You may want to give cash gifts, help save for college or name your grandchildren as insurance beneficiaries. Here are some ideas.

Even though emerging markets have a reputation for volatility and risk — a well-earned reputation — they also can offer strong growth potential and diversification benefits. Both are reasons why you might want to consider adding them to a diversified portfolio. This article explores the benefits and risks of investing in these securities.