Choosing a business structure significantly affects how a start-up's income is taxed and the level of personal liability owners may face. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed several federal income tax provisions that may influence this critical decision. We compare the two broad paths available: C corporations and pass-through entities.

What happens if you're trying to reduce the size of your estate and then find out you're in line for a large inheritance? Perhaps your parents or your in-laws have informed you about a bequest. You may be able to legally refuse it and still keep the money in the family with this technique.

Does direct mail seem like a 20th Century relic? The truth it, sending marketing mail via the U.S. Postal Service still drives sales for many businesses. This article offers five tips to help improve your response rate, including: Write an engaging headline, be persistent and take size into consideration.

The questions we answer in this article are:

1. What federal mandates apply to our company group health plan other than ERISA, COBRA and HIPAA?
2. Is our plan required to provide extended COBRA coverage becasue of a spouse's disability?