Two Options: Stock Sale and Asset Sale When buying a company, you have two options: buy all its shares or just the company’s assets. If you’re looking to sell your company, you may also choose to sell all of its shares or just its assets. There are pros and cons to stock sales or asset […]
How to Dissolve an LLC When you start an LLC business, you are usually excited about what lies ahead. You might even dream about all the possibilities of starting a new venture. However, when you close down your business, you might feel like you need to get rid of any unfinished projects before moving on […]
Section 338 Election Benefits Section 338 Election of the Internal Revenue Code provides a way to treat stock purchases as asset acquisitions for tax purposes only. In other words, under Internal Revenue Code §338(h)(10), the selling corporation will bear the tax associated with the transaction, but there will only be one level. This single layer […]
Overview of IRC Section §351 and Contributing Property Are you considering establishing a corporation? Perhaps you have considered contributing property as consideration for your interest while another member would like to contribute cash. You may even find yourself in a situation where a third person would like to donate his services in exchange for an […]
Small Businesses and Tax Deductions As small business owners, we know that you do your best to keep costs to a minimum. One way to save money that many business owners overlook is tax deductions. Tax deductions that sole proprietors, partnerships, and LLCs may be able to take add up to a significant amount of […]
Throughout the stages of life, many significant events can cause major financial tax changes. In addition to affecting your bank accounts, some life events can significantly impact your taxes. Knowing this impact before, during, and after the event can help minimize confusion around filing your taxes in Denver. Marriage Several factors may impact your tax […]
Gifting Property Tax Implications When gifting property, gift and estate taxes are two different types of taxes applied to wealth transfers. A gift is when someone gives away property without getting anything back in return. An example of a gift is giving your car to your friend. Estate taxes apply to the transfer of assets […]
Individual Taxation Income taxes are a significant source of revenue for states. Most states impose an income tax on residents and non-residents alike. Individual taxation is usually progressive, meaning that the amount of tax owed increases with each additional dollar earned. States also levy other taxes, including sales, property, excise, and corporate taxes. The Internal […]
Do I Need Estate Planning? Estate planning is about protecting yourself, your family, and your loved ones against potential problems that could arise after you die. Estate planning includes creating a will, establishing trusts, making medical directives, and choosing guardianship over minors. Having a valid will is essential if you don’t do anything else. You […]
What are Qualified Charitable Distributions? Qualified charitable distributions (QCDC) allow individuals over age 70 ½ to donate money directly from a taxable IRA without triggering a 10% early withdrawal penalty. This type of contribution is called a “qualified charitable distribution.” A QCDC does not trigger a 10% early withdrawal fee, unlike traditional IRA withdrawals. However, […]