by Mat Sorensen | Jul 26, 2016 | Business planning
If you are assisting someone else’s company in raising money and are receiving a fee for doing so you must do such activities within the confines of the securities laws. These laws essentially provide three different ways in which one may legally raise money for...
by Kevin Kennedy | Jun 21, 2016 | Business planning, Tax Planning
If you have your own business or are thinking about starting your own business, this article was written for you, particularly if you currently have or are considering having a business partner(s). Some business owners are hesitant to mention to their business...
by Lee Chen | May 10, 2016 | Business planning, Real Estate
We are frequently asked by clients whether their plans to buy and sell real estate will subject them to status as a “dealer” in real estate, and therefore subject their profits to ordinary income treatment and self-employment tax. In general, the sale of real estate...
by Kevin Kennedy | May 3, 2016 | Business planning, Retirement Planning, Small Business, Tax Planning
Not that long ago, a Roth retirement account did not exist. However, for many individuals today, a Roth account is the preferred retirement investment vehicle, particularly for self-directed retirement account owners. The reason why a ROTH tends to gain favor is...
by Jarom Bergeson | Apr 19, 2016 | Asset Protection, Business planning, Tax Planning
On April 3, 2016, 11.5 million leaked files from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca (known as the “Panama Papers”) hit news outlets around the world. Mossack Fonseca specializes in offshore planning in countries regarded as “tax havens.” This torrent of leaked...
by Kevin Kennedy | Apr 12, 2016 | Business planning
You may have heard the saying, “substance over form”. In the legal context, this is an established principle that is used by judges and business regulators throughout the country, particularly in the tax arena. As a small business owner, it is important that in all...
