According to the International Valuation Glossary — Business Valuation, goodwill is: “That intangible asset arising as a result of name, reputation, customer loyalty, location, products, and similar factors not separately identified.” Put another way, it’s the aggregate value of a business that exceeds the value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets. So when a business is valued under either the market…

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…

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…