How is the sale of a business taxed?  How is the sale or transfer of my business (stock or partnership interest) taxed?  How is the sale of a business asset or group of business assets taxed?  These are common questions that a business owner or the holder of a business ownership interest such as stock...Read More

What is a carryover basis?  When will you receive property subject to a carryover basis?  The video below has been prepared to provide additional information related to carryover basis.  You may ask, why do I care about taking property subject to a carryover basis as opposed to a step up in basis?  The simple answer...Read More

The McGuire Law Firm provides a free consultation with a tax attorney so you can discuss your tax matters, facts and circumstances with an attorney.  John McGuire, the founder of The McGuire Law Firm has always felt it necessary to provide a free consultation to clients to determine the client’s needs and issues, and determine...Read More

In previous articles liability relief from a partnership has been discussed.  Generally, liability relief from a partnership is deemed a distribution to the partner who has been relieved of the liability.  But, what happens when a partner is relieved of liability at the liquidation of the partnership?  Can liability relief be deemed a liquidating distribution...Read More

Audits are performed by the Division of Unemployment Insurance within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment as federally required. The requirement has been established in hopes of insuring compliance by employers as well as to provide guidance, information and help to employers.  How are businesses audited by the Division of Unemployment Insurance in Colorado? ...Read More

Often the sale or exchange of property may be between related parties.  Losses on the sale or exchange of property between related parties is not deductible.  This rule on nondeductible losses applies to both direct and indirect transactions, but would  not apply when a corporation distributed property to a shareholder in a complete liquidation of...Read More

How does state law impact what a federal tax lien attaches to?  Because state law can vary greatly from state to state, this is an important issue when considering the impact of a federal tax lien issued by the Internal Revenue Service.  The article below has been drafted by a tax attorney in Denver, Colorado...Read More

If you owe taxes to the IRS or are going through an IRS tax audit, a Denver tax attorney at The McGuire Law Firm can help you with your IRS issues.  A tax attorney can assist you with the following issues related to an IRS tax debt: – Offer in compromise (IRS tax settlement) –...Read More

What is considered intangible property and how is the sale or transfer of intangible property taxed?  Intangible property could be considered personal property that has a value to it, but the property cannot be seen or touched.  Thus, in regards to intangible property consider property such as the goodwill from a business, which would be...Read More

What property does an IRS tax lien attach to?  As a tax attorney, I am asked many questions regarding tax liens, and one such question is, what property does the tax lien attach to?  The article below has been prepared to provide additional information regarding the above question.  As always, you should discuss your particular...Read More