by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning
It can be deceptively easy to take costs out of a business, at least initially. Cutting low-hanging fruit such as providing coffee in break rooms, consulting services, laying off temporary employees or removing a layer of management can result in considerable savings....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning
While CFOs at most large U.S. companies have been working overtime themselves to prepare for the new overtime rule changes, many Maine small and midsize businesses haven’t been as quick to react. The deadline for the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new...
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...
