Selling a Business

Trademark Due Diligence – A Mark of the Future

January 21st, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When companies merge in the 21st Century, it is often to add value through intellectual capital rather than adding additional office space or factories. This is due to the fact that, [...]

Private Equity: Taking Companies to the Next Level

December 17th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The number of mergers and acquisitions has continued to be strong in recent years, and private equity has remained as one of the driving forces. With private equity capital looking [...]

Evaluate the Effects of Selling a Subsidiary or Division

September 3rd, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Planning, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

During the best and worst of times, your company may be tempted to sell a division or subsidiary. This can make sense for a number of reasons, including: Alternatives to [...]

Who Will Run Your Business After You?

July 28th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If you are a business owner, do you have a plan in place that names who will follow you as head of your company? You may feel you are too [...]

Preventative Steps Help Ensure M&A Success

June 18th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Just because a merger or acquisition is completed on paper does not mean the transactions will be a success. The implications can generally be seen 18 to 24 months after [...]

Testing the Waters Before Jumping In

April 2nd, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

When considering a merger or acquisition, the most opportune time to find out about possible culture clashes is obviously before the deal is complete. In fact, one often-cited reason for [...]

IRS Issues New Regs on Deducting Meal and Entertainment Expenses

March 26th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, C Corporation, Litigation Services, Merger & Acquisition, Partnership, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, TCJA|Tags: , , , , , , |

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanently eliminated deductions for most business-related entertainment expenses paid or incurred after 2017. For example, you can no longer deduct 50% of the cost [...]

Individuals Get Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tax and Other Relief

March 24th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Selling a Business, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Taxpayers now have more time to file their tax returns and pay any tax owed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Treasury Department and IRS announced that the federal [...]

Taking the Acquisition Route

November 26th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, C Corporation, Merger & Acquisition, Partnership, S Corporation, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , |

An acquisition of a target company's stock or assets can help your business expand its operations while maintaining control of the company. With taxable direct purchases, the buyer simply pays [...]

Combinations for Growth: Mergers & Acquisitions

October 29th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If your company has decided the best way to grow is to expand your ownership boundaries, you are probably considering either a merger or an acquisition. Both are convenient, quick [...]

How to Structure a Business Asset Purchase with Taxes in Mind

July 25th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, C Corporation, Merger & Acquisition, Partnership, S Corporation, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Taxes are a major consideration in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The parties generally can structure a business purchase as either: An asset purchase. The buyer can purchase all or some of the [...]

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