Posts Tagged ‘tax’
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…
Read MoreTax Distributions: What Pass-Through Entities Need to Know
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…
Read MoreWill the New American Pope Have to Pay U.S. Taxes?
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…
Read MoreWhat S Corporations Actually Need to Know About Reasonable Compensation
At a glance: Schedule a consultation S corporation owners who also participate in the business as employees are faced with the question of what their salary should be. Some owners may think it is beneficial to not pay themselves any wages to avoid the self-employment taxes that would come with that wage, but the IRS…
Read MoreSpotlight on: Carl Budenski, Aprio’s Transfer Pricing Director
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…
Read MoreBuilding the Right Compensation Plan for Your Tech Company
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…
Read MoreEnding of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: Key Opportunities Before Exemptions Expire
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) is sunsetting, with key estate and gift tax provisions set to expire on January 1, 2026. Here at Aprio, we have tracked the pending sunset, and here’s a brief recap: the current tax exemption (which is approximately $13 million…
Read MoreSection 48C: An Opportunity to Fund Advanced Energy Projects Through Tax Credits
At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio Tax Advisor today. The full story: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, has brought changes to various tax credit options under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), including Section 48C: Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credits. The provision focuses on promoting clean energy projects that would…
Read MoreIs 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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