Do your assets include unregistered securities, such as restricted stocks or interests in hedge funds or private equity funds? If so, it’s important to consider the securities laws that may be involved in various estate planning strategies. Potential Estate Planning Issues Transfers of unregistered securities, either as outright gifts or
Engaging in a merger or acquisition (M&A) can help your business grow, but it also can be risky. Buyers must understand the strengths and weaknesses of their intended partners or acquisition targets before entering the transactions. A robust due diligence process does more than assess the reasonableness of the sales price. It
The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at the usually much lower rates that a child would otherwise pay. For purposes of this federal income tax provision, a “child” can be
Is your business depreciating over 30 years the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your enterprise? If so, you should consider a cost segregation study. It may allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain items, thereby reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. Depreciation Basics Business buildings generally
Chris West, CPA, PFS Estate planning is an essential aspect of any personal finance journey, involving the proactive determination of how your assets will be distributed and managed after your passing. It also provides an opportunity to specify the care arrangements for minor children. Whether you know it
One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to pay more attention to your health. Of course, that may cost you. Can you deduct your out-of-pocket medical costs on your tax return? It depends. Many expenses are tax deductible, but there are several requirements and limitations that make it difficult
You’ve likely put a great deal of time, effort and expense into implementing an estate plan that meets your goals. But unless your loved ones know that these documents exist — and how to find and access them — your well-laid plans can be derailed. Following are some tips on
Companies that work on customer-specific or long-term projects — such as homebuilders, contractors, custom manufacturers and professional practices — generally track job costs to gauge the profitability of each project. In turn, this helps them bid future projects. Unfortunately, the job-costing process tends to be cumbersome, causing some expenses to
DWC CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce Human Resources (HR) Generalist Madison H. Donnafield recently attained the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential. The SHRM-CP accreditation requires knowledge in six topic areas, including organization, people, leadership, business, interpersonal, and workplace. The four-hour exam also tests situational
DWC CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce the following recent promotions: Tyler M. Hugentobler to Tax Senior Tyler joined DWC’s Grand Junction tax team in late 2020. He has gained knowledge in various areas of taxation and particularly enjoys working on business returns for clients in multiple industries. Originally
