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...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 3, 2019 | Copyright Valuation, Valuation
Nothing ushers in the holiday season quite like holiday music, and it is especially exciting to hear each year’s remakes. A song like The Little Drummer Boy, for example, was originally written in 1941 by Katherine Kennicott Davis and first recorded in 1951 by the...
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...