We’re always told that debt is a bad thing. That’s generally true except when debt is a good thing. Like when you’re about to buy a business and operate it as a C corporation. That’s right. The IRS treats corporate debt more favorably than corporate equity. So it may be a tax-smart move to include some debt (owed to outside lenders) and/or some owner-debt (owed to … [Read more...]
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Read this before you buy a business!
What’s the smart way to acquire a business? The answer is simple… Buy the target company’s stock and treat the deal as an asset purchase! When you do, both you and the seller benefit tax-wise. But be aware of this important fact… When you’re buying a business, you really have to know what you’re doing. Which is why I suggest that before you do anything, you take a close … [Read more...]
How to create business partnerships tax free!
Here’s some good news from Uncle Sam… If you want to create a partnership for a new or existing business, you can probably do so tax free! Want to learn how you or your business can qualify for tax-free partnership formation? Want to avoid situations that might force you to pay taxes during partnership formation? Easy. Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Create a … [Read more...]
How to buy a business that owns intangible assets
Thinking about buying a business? Then my new article is for you! You see, in past issues I’ve talked about… The kind of entity that owns the business The kind of entity you will use to operate the business The tax impact of your situation In this new issue, I’ll show you how it all comes together when you buy a business that owns intangible assets like … [Read more...]
Buying a business? Make tax-smart price allocations!
When you acquire a business through an “asset purchase,” you win in two ways. You can generally avoid exposure to unknown or undisclosed business liabilities. The tax-basis of the assets can be stepped up (increased) to reflect the purchase price that you pay for the business. The step-up gives you bigger depreciation and amortization deductions. But there’s another … [Read more...]