Business · August 30, 2024
Welcome back, small business owners! After exploring the initial five tax-saving strategies last week, we’re ready to dive deeper with five more transformative moves in Part 2 of our series. This week, we spotlight advanced strategies ranging from restructuring your business for tax efficiency to mastering estimated tax payments. Each strategy is tailored to fortify your business's financial health as we approach year-end. Whether it's optimizing your business structure or maximizing your market
Business · August 19, 2024
You might not think the Supreme Court affects your daily business, but a recent decision could fundamentally change how your assets are valued—and not in your favor. Imagine having everything perfectly set up for the future, only to discover that a court ruling now puts your life's work and your family's financial security at risk. That's the harsh reality faced in the case of Connelly v. United States, where a routine valuation spiraled into a financial nightmare. Curious about the details and
Business · July 29, 2024
Navigating disputes as a small business owner can feel daunting, especially when conflicts with vendors, employees, or clients threaten your operations. Traditional court proceedings can be costly and time-consuming, potentially harming your brand's reputation. However, there's a strategic alternative that can save you time, money, and stress: mediation. In our latest guide, we explore how mediation offers a confidential, cost-effective, and controlled approach to resolving disputes. You'll lear
Business · July 15, 2024
As a small business owner, strategic financial management is key, and as we dive into the second half of 2024, it's time to tackle a crucial aspect often pushed aside: taxes. This guide offers 10 tax strategies to not only safeguard but enhance your bottom line. From maximizing retirement contributions to leveraging deductions on new business equipment, each move is designed to optimize your fiscal health and reduce tax liabilities. Ready to transform tax season from a stressor to an opportunity
Business · October 12, 2021
As we wrote last week, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed spending plan that includes a wide array of changes to federal tax laws that may affect your business and estate plan. While the proposed legislation is still under consideration and far from being finalized, and with the time it takes to plan and execute some of the financial and estate planning actions, we suggest you start strategizing now with your Family Business Lawyer.
Business · July 06, 2021
Coming up with a solid concept for a new business and working to get your operation off the ground can be an expensive undertaking. But the good news is that you can write off several expenses involved with the startup process. However, the rules for deducting startup expenses are different from those for writing off general business expenses incurred by an existing company. Here are some of the basic rules for writing off startup expenses that will benefit your business.