A qualified adoption assistance program can serve as a cost-effective, family-friendly benefit for employers. But such a program must satisfy IRS rules — including creating a written plan and complying with nondiscrimination, substantiation and payroll requirements. This article explains how the benefit works and why employers may want to consider offering one.

Hanging out the "For Sale" sign is a big decision for any family business. The owner or co-owners obviously want to maximize the after-tax sales proceeds, but buyers will have objectives all their own. This article provides an in-depth discussion of the important steps to selling a family business with minimal tax impact.

Retaliation claims filed with the EEOC are common. But cases of retaliation may not be as simple as they may seem. Sometimes they not only only involve an employee making a claim of harassment or discrimination, but also include co-workers and family members of the employee. This article provides basic definitions of what constitutes illegal actions and details some cases of retaliation.

Company-owned vehicles can be expensive to buy, operate and maintain. And the more vehicles you have, the more important it becomes to handle them carefully. The concept is called "fleet management" and, done properly, it can help a business claim available tax breaks, trim operational costs, maintain a good safety record and keep vehicles in tip-top shape. This article explains some of the basics.