In today’s environment, it’s important for business owners to focus on the value of their company and what drives it. For asset-based businesses, such as real estate or securities holding companies, value drivers are fairly straightforward. Here’s a look at what drives value for operating businesses, such as retailers, manufacturers, professional service providers and construction firms. Eye…

Most people already understand the tax rules for individual charitable donations, including generous deductions that may be available to itemizers when they give cash or property to charity. But your business may also reap tax rewards for helping out a qualified charitable organization. Though the rules for business entities are similar to those for individuals, there are a…

Charitable contributions can be an effective way to lower taxes for the current tax year, but they don’t necessarily have to be made with cash. Charities also welcome donations of company stock, which offer a hidden bonus to donors if the shares have appreciated in value over the years. To reap the tax benefits on private stock donations,…