by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning
A bill that would delay the start of new federal overtime pay rules from December 1, 2016 to June 1, 2017 was passed and sent by the U.S. House of Representatives to the Senate. However, President Obama has indicated he will veto the bill if it hits his desk. The...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Debt & Financing, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
These days many college students are leaving school with an overwhelming amount of debt. However, there are some cases where student loans are discharged (also known as being cancelled or forgiven). In other cases, these loans are paid off by an employer. With both of...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
When selling a business, did you know there are some buyers who would be willing to pay a premium above the fair market value of the business on a controlling basis? These are strategic (or synergistic) buyers, and might include competitors looking to build market...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Deductions, Exemptions, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Now that both major political party conventions are finally behind us, it’s time to focus on the upcoming national election. Among their many differences, the Republicans and Democrats have widely divergent tax platforms. It’s good to know what tax...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
Business valuation experts who testify in court are often asked, “Did you follow appraisal standards in performing your engagement?” The next question is likely to be: “Which ones?” There are a number of different standards that cover business...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Vacation properties in Maine are subject to different federal income tax rules depending on how much personal and rental use they have during the year. Now is a good time to plan how to use your Maine vacation property for the rest of this year with tax savings in...