by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Kress v. United States In a gift tax case teeming with valuation issues, one notable aspect was that, in valuing the minority shares of an S corporation, both parties’ experts applied a C corporation tax rate to the company’s earnings, and the court, without ado,...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
We love our four-legged friends here in Maine. You’ll often see people bring their dog along with them on their adventures, whether that be to the beach, the lake, the mountains or even a brewery patio in Portland. Which makes sense, many of us recognize and...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Galasso v. Cobleskill Stone Products In a short but very educational opinion, a New York appellate court answered a fundamental question: Under what circumstances must a valuation report be disclosed? The crucial factors were the report’s relevance and purpose. ...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Uncategorized
Between 2010 and 2018 the median age in Maine increased from 42.7 to 44.9, this according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That 2.2 year increase is twice the national average and a reminder that our state’s population is aging. When you consider this fact alongside the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires companies with at least 50 employees to provide health benefits and pay for a good portion of the coverage’s cost. But many smaller employers in Maine and across the country provide health coverage too — even if they aren’t...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
There are approximately 38 million private sector employees in the United States who lack access to a retirement savings plan through their employers. Now, momentum is growing in Washington, D.C. to fix this situation by letting small employers take advantage of...
