If you’re philanthropically inclined, have you considered establishing a charitable remainder trust (CRT)? These irrevocable trusts provide a variety of tax and financial perks. Plus, unlike some other tax planning tools and strategies, CRTs can benefit from today’s rising interest rates. How CRTs Work A CRT is an irrevocable split-interest trust that pays a specific amount…
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Selling a Private Business? A Valuation Pro Can Provide Peace of Mind
Mergers and acquisitions can be stressful for entrepreneurs who have invested blood, sweat and tears in their businesses — or second-generation owners who are selling their parents’ legacies. Setting the asking price and understanding the deal terms, including complex tax matters, can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a business valuation professional has the financial knowledge and real-world experience…
The ABCs of Business Valuation
You may understand some of the theory behind business valuation, but you probably don’t know the procedures involved in the analysis and preparation of a report. Clients and attorneys who understand how the valuation process works can anticipate their experts’ needs and appreciate why valuators need to ask so many questions and review so many documents….