It’s important to understand how taxes factor into M&A transactions

Buying or selling a business? It may be the most important transaction you ever make. So it’s important to seek professional tax advice as you negotiate. Don’t wait until a deal is done! Continue Reading It’s important to understand how taxes factor into M&A transactions

Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion

The estate and gift tax exemption amount is scheduled to be cut drastically in 2026 when the related Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expire (unless Congress acts to extend them). Making tax-free gifts before then can cut the size of your taxable estate and may be one way to address this potential threat. Continue Reading Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion

Selling your home for a big profit? Here are the tax rules

If you’re selling your principal residence, or you already sold your home in 2023, some or all of the profit may be tax-free. It depends on the amount of profit and your income. Take a look at the basic rules. Continue Reading Selling your home for a big profit? Here are the tax rules

Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? There may be tax implications

If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, there may be tax consequences. You don’t want to be caught unaware. Continue Reading Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? There may be tax implications

Nonprofits: Ready, set, audit!

Don’t let your nonprofit’s audit preparation become a last-minute sprint. Plan early so you’ll have the right records ready for review. We offer suggestions. Continue Reading Nonprofits: Ready, set, audit!

The advantages of using an LLC for your small business

You can operate your small business in several ways. For example, your entity can be a sole proprietorship, an S corporation or a partnership. Here are the advantages of operating as a limited liability company (LLC). Continue Reading The advantages of using an LLC for your small business

Starting a business? How expenses will be treated on your tax return

Launching a business? Here’s how start-up expenses are handled on a federal tax return. Continue Reading Starting a business? How expenses will be treated on your tax return

Advantages and disadvantages of claiming big first-year real estate depreciation deductions

If your business has a choice to deduct real estate expenses or depreciate them over several years, the decision may seem simple. But there are a number of factors to consider. Continue Reading Advantages and disadvantages of claiming big first-year real estate depreciation deductions

Reduce the impact of the 3.8% net investment income tax

In addition to regular income tax, high-income taxpayers may face the 3.8% net investment income tax. This article explains who the tax applies to, as well as some strategies to minimize it. Continue Reading Reduce the impact of the 3.8% net investment income tax