Seize the Opportunity (Zone), But Keep Your Head on Straight

By Stuart Eisenberg and Marla Miller The IRS defines an opportunity zone as an “economically distressed community where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.” The Treasury has certified nearly 9,000 of these districts across all U.S. states and its territories, including the entire island of Puerto Rico. An opportunity zone designation has…

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New Law Eases SBA Financing Rules For ESOPs

Small business owners looking to convert their organization to an employee-owned company may have an easier path thanks to a new law signed by President Donald Trump last year. Before the law was passed in August 2018, the rules surrounding loans backed by the Small Business Association (SBA) used to create Employee Stock Ownership Plans…

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Gift and Estate Tax Primer

The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others (as money or property) without paying taxes. This is meant to keep individuals from using gifts to avoid the estate tax that is imposed upon inherited assets. This can be a significant issue for family-operated businesses when the business owner dies;…

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Start Off on the Right Foot for the 2019 Tax Year

Individuals and small businesses should consider various ways of starting off on the right foot for the 2019 tax year. W-4 Updates – If you are employed, then your employer takes the information from your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-4 and applies it to the IRS’s withholding tables to determine the amount of income…

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Consider An ESOP As Your First, Not Last, Resort

Contrary to what many believe, ESOPs can be a great option when considering a retirement or succession plan. Because of a large knowledge gap, many business owners forgo this option. This article discusses the benefits of ESOPs and how they can contribute to better business performance. To view this article, click HERE to access the…

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