by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Divorce Litigation, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Valuations
If divorcing spouses own part of the stock in a closely held corporation, this may be one of their biggest marital assets, and often one spouse decides to buy out the other party’s shares by transferring some assets in exchange for the stock. However, it’s...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Tax Planning, Valuations
Guardian Energy, LLC v. County of Waseca, 2015 Minn. LEXIS 437 (Aug. 12, 2015) Quantifying external obsolescence (EO) poses a challenge even for experienced appraisers. No wonder the Minnesota tax court recently got into trouble when it rejected the analyses of the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Charitable giving is on the rise, and given the natural disasters and human tragedies that have happened in recent months, the momentum is expected to continue. Charitable donations reached an all-time high last year of approximately $373.25 billion, according...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Exemptions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Even though few people in Maine enjoy giving money to the IRS, some types of taxes are viewed more unfavorably than others. Here are three worthy candidates contending for the title of most-hated tax. Penalty Tax on Individuals without Health Insurance The Affordable...
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 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
ABCs of Education-Related Tax Breaks It’s back-to-school time in Maine and across the country. Whether or not the school buses are already disrupting your commute to work, the start of the school year brings opportunities for tax breaks. There are numerous...
