The countdown to Tax Day has begun! The deadline for filing your 2017 individual income tax return this year is Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Drawbacks to a Filing Extension Before you file for an extension, be aware of three potential pitfalls: 1. Underpayment penalties. You still must pay your estimated tax liability for 2017 by…
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Revising Estate Strategy Assumptions
When the rules of the game change, tactics should follow in response to the new landscape. While estate tax exemptions have ridden an uncertain roller coaster in recent years, the rules appear to be stabilizing, prompting many to reconsider conventional estate strategies.¹ A few years ago, Congress raised the estate and gift tax exemption to…
Working Capital: A Potential Valuation Sleeper
Working capital is sometimes overlooked in determining the value of a business. But it can have a material effect on value, so it’s important to remember. A business’s working capital equals the difference between its current assets and current liabilities. When the value of a business is determined under either the income or the market…