Entries by Julie Keyser

June 2017 Tax & Business Alert

IN DOWN YEARS, NOL RULES CAN OFFER TAX RELIEF A net operating loss (NOL) occurs when a business’s operating expenses and other deductions for a particular year exceed its income. Companies (or owners) may be able to snatch tax relief from this revenue defeat. This article describes the NOL rules and some strategies for navigating […]

May 2017 Tax & Business Alert

COULD A COST SEGREGATION STUDY SAVE YOUR COMPANY TAXES? Businesses that have acquired, constructed or substantially improved a building recently should consider a cost segregation study. One of these studies can enable the company to accelerate depreciation deductions, reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. This article explains how. A sidebar points out that a “look-back” […]

April 2017 Tax & Business Alert

REVIEWING YOUR COMPANY’S BUY-SELL AGREEMENT Many savvy businesses establish buy-sell agreements in case a co-owner voluntarily or involuntarily leaves. But it’s not enough to draft such an agreement; the document must be periodically reviewed and perhaps updated. This article examines key aspects to re-evaluate — including triggering events, structure and funding sources.   ABLE ACCOUNTS […]

March 2017 Tax & Business Alert

GOT NEXUS? FIND OUT BEFORE OPERATING IN MULTIPLE STATES The term “nexus” refers to a business presence in a given state that’s substantial enough to trigger the state’s tax rules and obligations. This article explores common criteria for nexus and suggests strategic moves to consider. A sidebar looks at a newer approach called“market-based sourcing” that […]