by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, IRS Regulation
Portland is known around Maine and New England — and even throughout the country — for its award-winning, creative and gourmet restaurants. Unfortunately, many of Portland’s restaurant businesses have struggled mightily during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have even had...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, IRS Regulation, Valuations
Grieve v. Commissioner In a gift tax dispute, the U.S. Tax Court recently found for the taxpayer when it rejected the unusual reasoning and methodology the Internal Revenue Service’s trial expert proposed to keep low the discounts applicable to the nonvoting...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
This past Friday marked the opening of Maine’s recreational marijuana market, which allows licensed retailers in the state to legally sell cannabis and cannabis products. While marijuana businesses in Maine may be in compliance with state laws, the federal government...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Scalia v. Farmers National Bank of Danville & Weddle Bros. Const. Co. The Department of Labor recently settled ESOP litigation with the trustee Farmers National Bank of Danville (FNB). The settlement incorporates a process agreement that contains noteworthy...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Unless Congress takes action in the next few months, several significant federal tax breaks will expire at the end of this year. In the past, lawmakers have routinely made “extender” provisions to continue expiring tax breaks for another year or two. However, with the...
