Investors have shown renewed interest in President Biden's twin infrastructure proposals—the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan—and what they will mean for their portfolios. With a focus on the tax changes that more directly affect equity investors, the road ahead should have fewer dangerous curves than some initially feared.
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President Biden’s tax proposals, while not enacted, are important to review and consider before any planning strategies are implemented in 2021 as they represent potential changes to current tax laws. The table in this article identifies key areas of income and transfer tax law affecting individuals and families, workers, corporations, and pass-through business entities, as well as those estates potentially subject to federal estate tax.
The decisions made regarding ownership of the family office or closely-held business may not necessarily be the same decisions that are required for leadership and management. It’s critical to understand and acknowledge the different elements that proper succession planning entails, which includes robust governance practices and being proactive in safeguarding the family legacy for generations to come.
Most small businesses begin their financial lives using Intuit's QuickBooks, but if your business has moved beyond the entry level, your organization may be facing a number of challenges as you hit the limits of QuickBooks’ functionality. With the right framework and guidelines, you can assess the hidden costs of continuing to use QuickBooks along with the financial upside of switching to a modern financial management and accounting system.
S corporation shareholder agreements should be carefully crafted by legal counsel in order to avoid certain events that can imperil the company’s S election. One important consideration is the language in the shareholder agreement related to nonvoting stock transfer restrictions. Learn how to address this issue—and avoid costly pitfalls—before it arises in the course of estate planning or a private company sale. See how nonvoting shares are needed.
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When guiding how your organization drives value through tax efficiencies and financial reporting, don't be surprised if the C-suite is looking for tax leaders to be technology experts. The key is to be proactive in discussions with business leadership.