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Taxing matters — You could owe
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Does your company own or lease property outside of its home state? Does it conduct sales or operations in more than one state? Do members of your staff live in a state different from the one in which they work? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you could owe taxes in more than one jurisdiction. This article explains the issue of “nexus” and how you can reduce your tax exposure in the states in which you do business.
In families with multiple adult children, transferring ownership of the business to the next generation can be a sensitive matter. Sibling rivalry — especially when it comes to determining roles and responsibilities — can intensify and spark battles that can hurt the business and the family. This article offers some tips on how to keep the peace.
Barter — the exchange of goods and services without an exchange of money — is big business. How big? Barter transactions generated over $10 billion in revenue in 2007, according to the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA). This brief article explains how the barter process works and how to find a trade exchange that may work for you.
Using life insurance to make contributions to the charities of your choice can be a win-win for both parties. You make tax-advantaged gifts while paying on the “installment plan” with minimal impact on your estate, and the charities receive substantial gifts with a predictable value. This article explains the basic concepts behind such contributions and what you need to consider regarding the tax impact of the gift. A sidebar provides useful information on income limitations for charitable contribution deductions for public charities and private foundations.
Many business owners own not only typical business assets, but also the land on which the building and parking lot sit—and possibly other real estate as well. But there can be negative consequences when a business’s real estate is included in its general corporate assets. For example, your business could be liable for injuries suffered on the property or, vice versa, legal liabilities encountered by the corporation could affect your ownership of the property. By holding real estate in a separate entity, you’ll reap some tax advantages and be able to pursue more real estate ownership options without affecting your core business. This article takes a closer look.