For many years, business owners had to ask themselves one question when it came to facing taxation in another state: Do we have “nexus”? This term indicates a business presence in a given state that’s substantial enough to trigger the state’s tax rules and obligations. Well,...

Many companies choose not to combine real estate and other assets into a single entity. Perhaps the business fears liability for injuries suffered on the property. Or legal liabilities encountered by the company could affect property ownership. But there are valid and potentially beneficial tax...

They say timing is everything. And, when it comes to year-end tax planning, this expression certainly holds true for income and expenses.   Know the basics When you don’t expect to be subject to the alternative minimum tax this year or next, deferring income to next year and...

Many business owners launch their companies from the front lines — as an employee. And it’s not uncommon for owners to stay in that role, working with their staff members to grow the business and guide its strategic direction. Come tax time, however, owner-employees face...

The traditional pension may seem like a thing of the past. But many workers are still counting on payouts from one of these “defined benefit” plans in retirement. If you’re among this group, it’s important to start thinking now about how you’ll receive the money...

Strategic perspectives Perhaps the most common purpose of a valuation is a prospective ownership transfer. Yet strategic investments (such as a new product or service line) can also greatly benefit from an accurate appraisal. As growth opportunities arise, business owners have only limited resources to pursue...

October 17 — Personal returns that received an automatic six-month extension must be filed today and any tax, interest, and penalties due must be paid. ·   Electing large partnerships that received an additional six-month extension must file their Forms 1065-B today. ·   If the monthly deposit rule...