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April 1, 2009

Getting Financing in Tough Times

Introduction If you’ve paid any attention at all to the news recently, you are well aware of the country’s current credit crises. The gross liquidity that was available just a few short years ago, to nearly any borrower is now…

April 1, 2009

Appeals Court Holds Business Owner Criminally Liable for Payroll Taxes Even Though Taxpayer May Have Lacked Funds To Do So

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a taxpayer’s criminal liability for payroll taxes, holding that the government did not have to prove that the taxpayer had the ability to pay such taxes. The taxpayer in this case managed nursing…

April 1, 2009

Mergers & Acquisition FAQ – April 2009

Q: My wife and I run a business together, how must we file our taxes? A: If only one spouse owns the business and the other works as an employee, then you may file as a sole proprietorship under Schedule…

March 1, 2009

The Major Pitfalls in Selling A Business – No. 2 Not Understanding the Selling Process

Selling a business is something that most business owners will only attempt once in their career. With an estimated 70% – 90% of their total net worth tied up in their business, they can’t afford to make a costly mistake,…

March 1, 2009

Taking Capital Losses

Introduction Lately, the stock markets have been battered by news of recession, low earnings, unemployment numbers, negative leading indicators, and other bad economic news. This has lead to substantial capital losses for most investors across the investment spectrum. Those holding…

March 1, 2009

Tax Court Holds Valuation of Interest in Privately Held Corporation May Be Properly Discounted for Lack of Control, Lack of Marketability and Built In Capital Gains

The Tax Court held that the value of a decedent’s interest in a closely-held corporation was properly calculated by using discounts to reflect lack of control, marketability, and built in capital gains. The decedent owned a very small minority interest…

March 1, 2009

Mergers & Acquisition FAQ – March 2009

Q: What is new concerning the tax laws in 2009? A: While a blanket statement cannot be made, there are some notable changes for business owners and individuals: 1) The gift exemption amount raises from $12,000 per year, per person…

February 1, 2009

The Major Pitfalls in Selling A Business No. 1 – Not Allowing Sufficient Time

February 1, 2009

Business People, Start the New Year Off Right!!

Introduction The beginning of the year is the best time to develop a strategy for your business. Too often, business people wait until the last week of the year to do their planning. While there are some actions that can…

February 1, 2009

Tax Court Holds Business Start Up Expenses Are Deductible

The Tax Court has held that business startup expenses were deductible under the Internal Revenue Code, even though such expenses were incurred before the operation became an active trade or business. In this case, the taxpayer began operating a horse…

Getting Financing in Tough Times

Appeals Court Holds Business Owner Criminally Liable for Payroll Taxes Even Though Taxpayer May Have Lacked Funds To Do So

Mergers & Acquisition FAQ – April 2009

The Major Pitfalls in Selling A Business – No. 2 Not Understanding the Selling Process

Taking Capital Losses

Tax Court Holds Valuation of Interest in Privately Held Corporation May Be Properly Discounted for Lack of Control, Lack of Marketability and Built In Capital Gains

Mergers & Acquisition FAQ – March 2009

The Major Pitfalls in Selling A Business No. 1 – Not Allowing Sufficient Time

Business People, Start the New Year Off Right!!

Tax Court Holds Business Start Up Expenses Are Deductible

Study Shows Why Many Business Owners Can't Sell When They Want To

Recaps for Privately Held Businesses – Good or Bad? What’s a Recap and Why Should I Care?

How the ‘Great Puzzle’ Got me into this Business