by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Financial Planning
As a small business owner deciding on a major purchase, you may wonder if it is better to buy or lease business assets. The answer can be complicated, but one rule of thumb to remember is that it’s generally better to lease assets that will substantially...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
When considering the value of your Maine-based small business, you may not have considered what standard is used in the determination. It can be a fairly important question that affects how the valuation turns out. Any qualified valuation report should state the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Thanks to legislation passed in 2013, the federal income tax rates for individuals remain historically low for single taxpayers with taxable income below $400,000.The rates for C corporations, however, remain at the same levels that have been in place for years. As a...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning
Does your Maine-based small business sell products or services over the Internet? It is extremely important to understand the laws pertaining to the collection of sales taxes. Collecting sales tax is relatively straight forward if your business has a physical store....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning
If you want your Maine-based small business to grow and remain competitive, a solid financial plan and a well-conceived strategy can mean the difference between boom and bust. The most important starting point is a cash-flow analysis. Looking at your company’s...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
If you use part of your home as an office for your Maine-based small business, and deduct related expenses on your tax return, you may wonder if you can claim a valuable federal tax break when you sell. This tax benefit is the home sale gain exclusion, of up to...
