by Appraisal Economics | Feb 12, 2019 | Taxes, Valuation
Congress introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 in modification of the Internal Revenue Code put into place in 1986. This new tax reform ushered in critical changes to the existing American tax code and, as a result, caused many taxpayers to question...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 8, 2019 | Taxes
Filing a 83(b) election tax form is beneficial for taxpayers that expect the value of certain stocks and securities to increase. If this step is taken and performed properly, employees and startup founders can pay taxes on the total fair market value of restricted...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 3, 2019 | Business Valuation, Machinery Valuation, Taxes
Property tax assessments are not written in stone. This is good news for businesses that face escalated property taxes. Business owners can and should fight unreasonable increases, but not before arming themselves with an equipment appraisal. Equipment appraisals...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 21, 2018 | Family Limited Partnership, Taxes
In recent years, the IRS has increased its auditing activity. This trend will persist as the government continues to target families it believes are abusing the use of discounts. One of the most beneficial ways to curb wealth transfer taxes is to establish a family...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 9, 2018 | Business Valuation, Taxes
Compensation has, in many cases, moved beyond annual salaries. Most companies offer a range of deferred compensation options in addition to salary. These options might include cash bonuses, stock options, or even complex stock-based compensation awards that include a...
by Appraisal Economics | Jul 24, 2018 | Taxes, Valuation
When preparing for an acquisition or merger, there are numerous issues that require forethought and careful planning from a company before a transaction can be finalized. Of these issues, golden parachutes should be a top priority. The “Golden Parachute Rules,” which...
