by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
In a previous article, we discussed the benefits of S-corporations for your Maine-based small business. Here we’ll delve further into the idea of S corporation conversion, as the federal self-employment (SE) tax doesn’t apply to earnings from an S corporation...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Court Rulings, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
A recent report from the New York Times makes it clear that aspiring business owners commonly use their retirement accounts to get their new ventures off the ground. But, as a recent tax court case illustrates, what may seem like a smart investment strategy can go...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
If you are thinking about converting your C-corporation into an S-corporation, you must plan ahead to avoid owing a substantial tax on gains recognized for 10 years following the conversion. The built-in gains (BIG) tax rate is the highest corporate tax rate,...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Slow-moving inventory is easy enough to discount or liquidate, but there’s another option that can give your Maine-based business more of a benefit: donate that stock or computer equipment to charity. In general, when you donate inventory or property used in...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
There is generally no one legal structure that works best for all small businesses. The best choice depends on a number of things, including the number of owners, your tax situation and whether or not you have employees. A limited liability company (LLC) may be a good...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
It used to be that small business owners believed that all they had to do was serve their customers effectively and make sure that their stock maintained or increased its value. It’s now more usual, however, that business owners also must be concerned with their...
