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 | Feb 5, 2019 | Business Valuation, Tech News, Valuation
One of the fastest growing, yet least understood, areas of the tech sector is artificial intelligence (AI). AI includes the development of computer systems that perform tasks which, up until recently, required human intelligence. This might include jobs dependent on...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 17, 2019 | Business Valuation, Power Valuation
Deregulation has made the electric supply industry more competitive in a number of states. While not every state is deregulated, Congress and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) have paved the way for a more open marketplace and an increase in competition...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 11, 2019 | Business Valuation, Intellectual Property, Valuation
Intellectual property laws are complex, and these intricacies often lead to confusion for individuals and businesses. It behooves companies to understand intellectual property (IP) laws so they can properly protect their own IP, and understand their rights when it...
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...