The Limits of a Successful Daubert Challenge
In the wake of the 1993 Daubert case, challenges against expert witnesses in stock valuation cases have found greater success. Still, not all Daubert disputes succeed. One case before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims helped clarify how one party can successfully...
Be Aware of the Stakeholders in Your Business – Or You May Regret It
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...
Reviewing Taxes for Personal Service Corporations
Every corporation in Maine must pay income tax at rates reaching up to 35 percent. But the tax burden is even larger for corporations labeled as personal service corporations. In that case, the tax rate is a flat 35 percent. Personal service corporations don't benefit...
Handle Payroll Taxes Very Carefully
If you operate a business that collects payroll taxes from employees, always remember this: No matter what your corporate financial situation is, don't borrow from the withholding tax fund. If that money isn't there when it's due, the IRS will crack down hard. All...
Reducing a BIG Tax on S Corporations
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,...
Tax Benefits of Being a Good Corporate Citizen
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 your...
Why Have a Business Valued?
It is a good idea to know the reasons for a valuation to be able to take advantage of situations when it may be beneficial. Some reasons for obtaining a valuation are a necessity, such as for determining the value of the business interest in an estate. Other reasons...
Go It Alone with a 401(k) Plan
If your Maine-based small business is essentially a one-person operation, there's an option to help you save more money for retirement: The Solo 401(k) plan. Ordinarily, traditional defined contribution retirement plans allow annual contributions that are limited to...
How to Select a Business Valuation Expert
The selection of a business valuation expert is critical when you or your clients have a need to know the value of their Maine-based business. Before selecting an expert, there are several considerations that must be made. The primary consideration is the purpose of...
How to Review a Valuation Report
Business valuations are prepared for many purposes Maine, including litigation, estate and gift tax, and the purchase or sale of a business. They can be an essential part of all of these things, and it is important to properly understand and utilize a valuation. At...