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3 Methods Business Valuation Pros Use to Calculate Lost Profits
Business disputes often involve more than determining who was at fault — they also require measuring the financial harm caused by a particular action or event, typically in the form of lost profits. However, estimating lost profits is rarely straightforward. Operational challenges and broader economic factors unrelated to the alleged wrongdoing can influence business performance. [...]
Self-Employed? Don’t Overlook a Roth IRA
Some small business owners overlook Roth IRAs because they assume their income is too high for them to qualify to make Roth contributions. Others may think their current tax rate is higher than it will be in retirement, making current tax deductions more valuable than future tax-free distributions. However, if you don’t at least consider [...]
Consider Your Potential Charitable Deduction Before Donating Artwork
If you give artwork to charity, the deduction you can claim depends on several factors, including the type of organization receiving the piece and how it will be used. Special substantiation and appraisal rules may apply as well. Relation to charitable function Your deduction for a donation of art will generally be reduced if the [...]
Behavioral Analytics Can Be Your Fraud Early-Warning System
Occupational fraud often starts with an employee’s small behavioral change. For example, a salesperson might suddenly download an unusually large amount of customer data. Or an accounting staffer might access vendor records outside of normal working hours. Behavioral analytics help detect such anomalies by tracking electronic device, website and other digital activities (often using AI) [...]
What’s a “Small Business”, and Why Does it Matter?
Although your business may seem big to you, you may wonder how the government classifies it for tax purposes. If your organization qualifies as a “small business,” you may enjoy several important tax advantages. But the rules for specific tax provisions vary. So, depending on your size, you might be eligible for some so-called small [...]
Moving to a New State? Review the Tax Implications First
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary widely from state to state. And establishing residency for tax purposes may be more complicated than you expect. Before moving, be sure you understand how changing states could affect your overall tax situation. A variety [...]
Restructuring? Put a Business Valuation Professional on your Team
Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean you close shop. Many distressed businesses decide to reorganize instead. This option provides a path for continued operations. Here’s how a business valuation professional can provide insight during this process — and help your business thrive going forward. Recent trends Continued economic uncertainty has caused many businesses to struggle [...]
Tax Identify Theft: Businesses Are At Risk Also
Tax identity theft isn’t limited to individual taxpayers — businesses are also targeted through their Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), payroll systems and tax filings. The financial impact of these crimes can be significant. Businesses may face delayed or stolen tax refunds, unauthorized payroll filings, and the time and expense of resolving IRS issues. There may [...]
Affordable Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Fraud
When it comes to fraud, small business owners can feel like they’re between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has found that companies with fewer than 100 employees suffer higher losses per occupational fraud scheme than their larger peers ($141,000 vs. $130,000 for companies [...]
Fine-Tune Your Tax Withholding After Filing Your Return
Many taxpayers discover at filing time that their tax payments during the year didn’t align with their actual liability — either too much or too little was withheld from their paychecks. A small difference is to be expected, but withholding that’s significantly off target can have negative consequences. Overwithholding reduces the amount available to you [...]
Cost Segregation Studies Can Reveal Substantial Tax Savings
Businesses that own commercial real property may be sitting on an overlooked treasure chest of tax savings — and a cost segregation study can be the key to unlocking it. This is a strategic tool that combines accounting and engineering techniques to identify building costs that are properly allocable to tangible personal property rather than [...]
Tax Mitigation Strategies When Rebalancing Your Investment Portfolio
Large stock market gains in recent years, coupled with some significant volatility in 2026, have left many investors with portfolios that are out of balance with their desired asset allocation. If you haven’t rebalanced recently, it may be time to do so. But you also must consider the tax implications. Careful planning can minimize the [...]
Do Voting Rights Matter When Valuing Closely Held Business Interests
Differences in owners’ voting rights can impact the value of a business interest — but not always. A business valuation professional must thoughtfully evaluate ownership rights and restrictions to arrive at a reliable value conclusion. Here’s how the pros factor voting rights (or lack thereof) into the valuation equation. A matter of control The issue [...]
Unlock Tax-Free Gains with QSB Stock
If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for qualified small business (QSB) stock. This opportunity has existed for years, but recent tax law changes have enhanced it. What’s a QSB corporation? QSB corporations are a special type of C corporation. At the entity level, QSB [...]
Individual Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for the Remainder of 2026
Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help you not miss any, here’s when some key tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive. There [...]
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