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…
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,…
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…
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…
Q: I am considering making a major capital investment this year. The liberal amounts allowed under Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation have expired as of December 31, 2008. What are or will be the new Bonus Depreciation and Section 179…
After eight rewarding years of working together with Jay Bradway and The Bradway Group, Jay has accepted an excellent opportunity with another full service, real estate brokerage office in Palm Beach, and I have decided to start my own company…
Introduction During the past 8 years there has been a lot of attention cast on saving energy because the cost of energy has become extensively higher, sometimes by the month. We have seen gas go from approximately $1.35 per gallon…
The Tax Court has held that a buy-sell agreement was irrelevant in the valuing of closely held stock. In the case, the owner / decedent held a controlling interest in the business. His brother-in-law was also a part owner in…
Q: I have begun estate planning this year. How much is the estate tax exemption this year? A: The estate tax exemption is $3,500,000 until December 31, 2009. Q: Is my business worth more or less this year due to the…
Often when a serious buyer gets ready to make an offer to acquire a business, he/she begins to question just how low of an offer can they make and still succeed. Certainly, every buyer is entitled to negotiate the best…
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