Jul 25, 2022 | Advisory, Blog, Closely Held Businesses, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Real Estate and Construction, Startup Business
When criminals steal an individual’s identity, the victim can take steps to minimize potential damage by, for example, notifying credit agencies and freezing bank accounts. But what happens if a cybercrook steals a company’s identity and uses it to engage in fraud?...
Jul 18, 2022 | Accounting, Advisory, Blog, Mergers and Acquisitions, Startup Business
Purchase price allocations are an important part of negotiating a successful M&A transaction. The value of most assets — such as receivables, inventory, and equipment — may be fairly straightforward. But the value of noncompete agreements is often a sticking...
Jul 11, 2022 | Accounting, Advisory, Agriculture, Beer, Blog, Cider, Closely Held Businesses, Manufacturing, Startup Business, Tax, Wine
When it comes to minimizing the amount paid in taxes, small and medium business owners do not always know all the options available to their businesses. If you own a small or medium business, it may be eligible for some significant tax breaks that are not...
Jun 30, 2022 | Advisory, Blog, Closely Held Businesses, Family Administrative Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate and Construction, Startup Business, Tax
The IRS recently announced it will be increasing the standard mileage rate to 62.5 cents a mile for qualified business drivers for the second half of 2022. The adjustment reflects rising costs at the gas pumps this year. Background If you use a vehicle for business...
Jun 27, 2022 | Accounting, Advisory, Blog, Closely Held Businesses, Manufacturing, Startup Business, Tax
First-year bonus depreciation typically creates a powerful tax incentive for eligible manufacturers to purchase qualified property needed for business reasons. These tax write-offs can benefit a manufacturer’s cash flow, but claiming them is not always the best...
May 26, 2022 | Advisory, Blog, Closely Held Businesses, Cybersecurity, Estate Planning, Manufacturing, Nonprofit, Real Estate and Construction, Startup Business
According to blockchain data company Chainalysis, cryptocurrency transactions associated with illegal activity topped $14 billion in 2021. That’s almost double 2020 numbers — and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. In addition to outright cryptocurrency theft,...