Selling your S or C corporation can be a tricky business. Which is why you should consider selling your corporate stock as an asset sale. You see, an asset sale can help you avoid double taxation, get rid of known and unknown liabilities, and give your buyer a step-up basis. You’ll get the whole story when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Selling Your Business: … [Read more...]
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Golden Nugget: New Write-Offs in New Repair Regulations
Good news from the IRS! (You read that right. Uncle Sam actually has some good news for you.) You see, with the new “tangible property” regulations, you can now write off replaced components like roofs, HVAC systems, lighting systems, etc. Want to learn how to take advantage of two great new ways to save on taxes? You’ll find out how to come out a winner when you read … [Read more...]
Selling Your Business: How to sell intangible assets the right way
Thinking about selling your business? Then don’t forget that it may include some extremely valuable “intangible assets.” Intangible assets include customer lists, goodwill, proprietary software, and much more. If you do decide to sell your business, here is what you need to know: Intangibles sold by your sole proprietorship or single-member LLC. If you sell a … [Read more...]
How to win when you repossess a seller-financed rental
If you ever sell a home and finance the transaction for the buyer, you could certainly come out in great shape. But what happens if the buyer stiffs you and defaults? My advice? Don’t panic! If you know the law, (and we do!) you can reap a substantial windfall of tax-free cash! You’ll find out how when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Tax Trick When … [Read more...]
Is your Swiss banker ratting you out to the IRS?
Do you have money stashed in a Swiss bank account or some other foreign country? Then be sure to report those assets to the IRS. You see, the famed secrecy of Swiss banks is a thing of the past and they’re ratting out customers to the IRS faster than a Swiss clock yells “Cuckoo!” What’s more, the IRS is cracking down mercilessly on people holding assets offshore who … [Read more...]