
7 Legal Steps to Creating a Nonprofit Organization in Virginia
Before you can start your nonprofit and begin making an impact, you first have to take important legal steps to ensure your tax-exempt status and

Why Your Business Needs Insurance
You have invested your money, time, and sweat equity to build a company that will be successful for years to come, but even if you

Should Churches Incorporate
While the process of incorporation is not required for a church to function, there are situations where it may be a good idea for

Why Small Businesses Should Work with an Accountant
The April tax deadline is not the only important fiscal date for small businesses. Many people who own businesses must also make estimated tax payments

Employee Handbook vs. Policy and Procedure Manual: What’s the Difference?
As an employer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, knowing the difference between a handbook and a policy manual and using them appropriately can create a

How the Eviction Process Works in Virginia
Eviction isn’t as simple as telling a tenant to get out. Tenants have many legal rights and as a landlord in the Commonwealth of Virginia,

Lifetime QTIP Trusts: The Gift That Keeps Giving
Estate planning for married couples can be tricky when one spouse is significantly wealthier than the other, and each spouse wants different beneficiaries to ultimately

Minimizing Tax Liabilities and Managing Family Wealth
Families with high net worth can maximize their wealth preservation and minimize their tax liability through a number of legal strategies. However, tax laws continually

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?
LASA stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” and is commonly used when referencing medications in healthcare. Both Medicare and Medicaid were started in 1965 under Lyndon B. Johnson’s