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Get Ready for Due Diligence Long Before a Sale or Merger

May 2nd, 2024|Categories: Accountant, accountant near me, Burns Firm, Business, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Due Diligence, M&A, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Advisor, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

It may seem odd, but as soon as you start up a business, you should begin preparing the documentation needed to sell or merge with another enterprise. It may be years [...]

Installment Sales Can Be a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers

March 21st, 2024|Categories: Accountant, accountant near me, Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Capital Gain, Capital Gains Tax, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Installment Sale, M&A, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Small Business, Tax, tax accountant, tax accountant near me, Tax Advisor, Tax Basis, Tax Planning, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

For federal income tax purposes, an installment sale is when at least one payment of proceeds from an eligible sale is deferred until after the end of the tax year [...]

Communication Is Critical During Mergers and Acquisitions

October 13th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Growing A Business, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Credits|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Want to enter a market quickly, expand market share, or acquire an established brand? The first phrase that comes to mind is mergers & acquisitions. That can be a quick [...]

Due Diligence Considerations

February 8th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Due Diligence, M&A, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Small Business, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Buyers of businesses generally prefer to arrange for an asset purchase transaction, instead of purchasing an ownership interest in the target business entity. Why? The primary reason is to avoid exposure to liabilities — both [...]

Buyer’s Side Due Diligence Checklist

December 9th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Due Diligence, Growing A Business, Merger & Acquisition, Services, Small Business, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The process of due diligence can be extremely complex in merger-and-acquisition transactions. The information uncovered can make or break a deal. If your business is considering a purchase and is only [...]

Due Diligence Considerations for Sellers

June 10th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Due Diligence, Merger & Acquisition, Partnership, S Corporation, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Small Business, Tax, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

You may be able to structure the sale of a corporate business as a tax-free reorganization. However, to be totally tax-free, you generally must receive nothing but stock in the acquiring [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Tying the Knot With Another Company

May 2nd, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Acquiring another company and merging it with your business can be the most efficient way to grow. But many acquisitions don't pay off and it's often management issues — not [...]

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