As the holidays approach, it’s time to consider tax planning moves that will help lower this year’s tax bill, as well as set you up for tax savings in future years. The good news is that it appears there won’t be any significant unfavorable federal tax changes that will take effect next year. Assuming that’s an…
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Getting Your Estate in Order
Don’t let the changing estate tax environment prevent you from getting your estate in order. Whatever happens with the future of estate tax, you’ll still want to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. While most people will need the help of professionals to develop a formal estate plan, you can aid the process…
How Industry Fits into the Valuation Puzzle
IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60 is an essential building block of modern business valuation practice. It identifies “the condition and outlook of the specific industry” as one of the factors to consider when valuing a private business. But how do investors measure industry risk and how does it fit in the valuation paradigm? Value is a function…