Estate Planning: Real Estate and Tenancy-in-Common If you hold significant real estate investments, tenancy-in-common (TIC) ownership can be a powerful, versatile estate planning tool. A TIC interest is an undivided fractional interest in property. The property isn’t split into separate parcels. Rather, each TIC owner has the right to use
In today’s tightening job market, to attract and retain the best employees, small businesses need to offer not only competitive pay, but also appealing fringe benefits. Tax-free fringe benefits are especially attractive to employees. Let’s take a quick look at some popular options. Insurance Businesses can provide their employees with
Many employers offer retirement plan benefits to their employees such as a defined contribution plan (401k plan) as an additional incentive to work for their company. It is important that the employers know their fiduciary duties and know the implications that can occur if a plan is not properly administered.
Companies will be able to capitalize, or spread out the costs of, setting up pricey business systems that operate on cloud technology under an update to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Here are the details. FASB responds to business complaints Over the last three years, businesses have complained to
Businesses that acquire, construct or substantially improve a building — or did so in previous years — should consider a cost segregation study. It may allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions, thus reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. And the potential benefits are now even greater due to enhancements to
Congratulations to Dalby Wendland accountant Michael Brooks for recently being recognized as Young Professional of the Quarter by the Young Professionals Network of Mesa County (YPN). YPN is a commitee within the Grand Junction Chamber. Their mission is to connect young professionals from diverse backgrounds, empower personal and professional growth,
Two Ways to Transfer a Family Business For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the transition of ownership from one generation to the next. The best approach depends on your particular circumstances. If your net worth is well
Valuation Issues in Your Buy-Sell Agreement Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle both expected and unexpected ownership changes. When creating or updating yours, be sure you’re prepared for the valuation issues that will come into play. Issues, what issues? Emotions tend to run
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA to qualified charitable organizations without owing any income tax on the distributions. This break may be especially beneficial now because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changes that affect
Cash vs. Accrual Method of Accounting Small businesses often use the cash-basis method of accounting. As businesses grow, they usually convert to accrual-basis reporting for federal tax purposes and to conform with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Starting this tax year, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has
