In an article published in Bloomberg Tax’s Compensation Planning Journal on March 1, Bill Browning discusses preserving retirement accounts for middle-class families to protect the well spouse / surviving spouse in old age. Planning options are available to protect families’ resources, as well as …

In an article published in Columbus CEO on January 7, we discuss the idea of having a workplace romance policy in place instead of prohibiting office dating. Love contracts are not the solution to everything, but they do provide a …

There is good news and some bad news for builders, developers, contractors and other business owners under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act first effective for 2018. If your business is a corporation that pays tax on its net …

In an article published in Hotel Management on August 21, we discuss the idea of having a workplace romance policy in place in the event of romantic relationships forming within the company. As the lines between work-life and home-life become …

In an article published in Modern Restaurant Management on August 2, we discuss the idea of having a workplace romance policy in place, specifically in the restaurant industry. Historically, workplaces have banned the ability to have romantic relationships with other employees, …

In an article published on July 20 in CQ Press, Danielle Skestos discusses the increasing demand for foster care and adoption services in a climate where parental opioid abuse is becoming more common and tearing families apart while overwhelming the foster care system. …

Medical bills were the biggest cause of U.S. bankruptcies—outpacing bankruptcies due to credit-card bills or unpaid mortgages—according to a survey by NerdWallet Health, which estimated 2 million people were adversely affected by skyrocketing medical costs in 2018. The study went …

In an article published on May 10, 2018, in Restaurant Hospitality, we discuss the new trend of love contracts and the importance of the restaurant industry utilizing these contracts in efforts to protect themselves and employees from sexual harassment claims. Love …

In an article published on Friday, April 20 by Modern Restaurant Management, we discuss Congress’ recently amended Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which removes the prohibition on tip pooling. The amendment to the FLSA does not allow employers to keep …

In an article published on Monday, April 2 in Columbus Business First, we provide insight on Columbus’ hot housing market, whereas the amount of demand is immensely exceeding the supply. This is great news for sellers, but indefinitely points to …

In an article published on Monday, March 26 on DivorceMag.com, Danielle Skestos discusses custody cases surrounding opioid addictions and providing advice for grandparents, stepparents or other relatives seeking guardianship of children affected by the crisis. It is crucial to recognize …

Effective for the 2018 tax year and ending Jan. 1, 2026, a new income tax deduction known as the “Qualified Net Business Income Deduction” is available to owners of certain pass-through businesses—such as partnerships, limited liability companies taxed as a …