Flexibility Unlocked: Why Selecting an LLC is Your Best Move

Flexibility Unlocked: Why Selecting an LLC is Your Best Move

by Jessica Egenasi At a glance:    Schedule a consultation    Starting a business can bring out a slew of emotions for business owners from feeling excited for all the new possibilities to overwhelmed with important decisions, like choosing the right business structure. While there are several business structure options, a limited liability company (LLC) continues to…

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Tax Distributions: What Pass-Through Entities Need to Know

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At a glance:   Schedule a consultation   Non-liquidating distributions from pass-through entities (PTE), such as partnerships, S-corporations, and LLCs can carry significant tax and financial implications for business owners. Without a clear understanding of how these distributions are taxed or how they affect ownership interests, owners may face unexpected tax liabilities, mismanagement of funds, and costly…

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Will the New American Pope Have to Pay U.S. Taxes?

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The full story: Pope Leo XIV made history as the first U.S. citizen to hold the prestigious role. Will his legacy also include becoming the first Pope to pay U.S. taxes? The answer largely depends on two facets of U.S. tax compliance: clergy income tax rules and the foreign earned income exclusion. Which tax rules…

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Spotlight on: Carl Budenski, Aprio’s Transfer Pricing Director

Spotlight On Carl Budenski

Transfer pricing is all about helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. and international tax laws, particularly when it comes to cross-border intercompany transactions. Aside from ensuring compliance and reducing audit risks, transfer pricing also focuses on strategic tax planning. Aprio’s Customs & Tariffs and International Tax Services teams work synergistically with our transfer pricing…

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Building the Right Compensation Plan for Your Tech Company

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At a glance The full story: A competitive compensation plan is one of a company’s top strategies to attract and retain top talent. This has long been true in the tech world, where equity incentives and other perks primarily drive the job market for both start-up and growth-stage tech companies. While this compensation strategy has…

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Is Preferred Equity Right for Your Deal?

As CRE Lending Tightens, Preferred Equity Makes a Comeback Preferred equity is nothing new in commercial real estate, but we can expect the funding strategy to become more attractive in the coming months and into 2020. As we enter the final stages of the latest real estate expansion, preferred equity could help developers push deals…

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