This is the second in a series of articles outlining the steps any business owner can take to maximize the value of his/her business when it comes time to sell. If you’d like to see previous articles in this series,…
This is the second in a series of articles outlining the steps any business owner can take to maximize the value of his/her business when it comes time to sell. If you’d like to see previous articles in this series,…
Introduction During the early part of 2009, the economy in the United States faced a dire situation. The scenario unfolding was one of high unemployment, tight credit, low consumer spending, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and health insurance issues. To work its way…
A chief executive officer (CEO) was found liable for employment taxes that were not paid by a subsidiary company. In this case, the taxpayer was the CEO for a holding company. One of the holding company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries had failed…
Q: I purchased rental property and there were a lot of costs involved. What costs am I allowed to deduct? A: You are allowed to deduct interest and real estate taxes, for the most part. Other fees such as closing…
This is the first in a series of articles outlining the steps any business owner can take to maximize the value of his/her business when it comes time to sell it. Optimize Cash Flow It probably comes as no surprise…
Introduction The rule for large, publicly held companies is clear. If you are going to list your stock on a stock exchange, your company must present financial statements that are created in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These…
The Tax Court has partially upheld the discounts applied in the valuation of two closely held companies for estate tax purposes. In the case, when the decedent died she held a 43% interest and 23% interest in two closely held…
Q: I am the owner of an S Corporation. If in any given year I do not take any money out of the company, will I have to pay taxes on the income from the business? A: S Corporations are…
I am indebted to Michael Dreyer, Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual for contributing the following article on the advantages and benefits of annuities. Many business owners have had plans for years to sell their business and use the proceeds to…
Introduction There are four documents essential in creating a successful estate plan: a Last Will and Testament, a Living Will, a Living Trust and a Power of Attorney. Each one operates independently of the other, yet they are interrelated. All…