by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy and health of Maine, the country and the entire world. With the city of Portland instructing residents to stay home, and Governor Janet Mills ordering all non-essential business in Maine to close, both employers...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
There are many perks of working from home, including the tax deduction available to many taxpayers who have a home office. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has effectively eliminated the long-standing home office deduction through 2025. But if you are...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Acosta v. Wilmington Trust In this ESOP litigation, both parties tried to exclude the opposing side’s valuation expert testimony under Rule 702 and Daubert. The court noted that, at this stage in the proceedings, its focus was on whether the experts applied reliable...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
It seems like almost every month there is news of yet another massive online data breach. Capital One is just the latest company to make headlines for failing to safeguard customers’ personal info. About 100 million credit card customers and applicants across the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Brundle v. Wilmington Trust N.A. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals just affirmed the district court’s ruling against the trustee in the intensely contested Brundle v. Wilmington Trust ESOP case, including the district court’s valuation and damages findings. The...
