by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Tax Planning, Valuations
An earnout provision is a contractual arrangement in which the seller receives additional payment in the future if certain financial goals are met, and if you are selling a business, the buyer may want to pay part of the price this way. Basically, part of the price is...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Valuations
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) provide tax-saving opportunities for business owners who want to exit the business and are committed to employee ownership. A business valuation is the first step to determining whether this option makes sense for you. How ESOPs...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Debt & Financing, Deductions, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
If you participate in a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), profit-sharing, or Keogh plan, through your job or self-employment, you might be allowed to borrow from the account. It’s important to note that the borrowing option is not available for traditional...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
It can be difficult to plan for your replacement and deal with your mortality, which is why many Maine business owners procrastinate putting a well-conceived succession plan in place. The reasons are understandable. However, there are many reasons why it’s best to...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
A top concern for Maine businesses is attracting and retaining qualified employees. Each year, numerous positions go unfilled, often because job applicants don’t have the requisite skills or training. Some proactive employers are tackling the issue with the help...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation
The IRS must learn in-house terminology being used by the business when they begin auditing or examining, as well as how the business maintains their records. In the case of executive compensation, the IRS is especially interested in arrangements in which the company...
