Most business owners understand the importance of keeping your business separate from your personal estate. You may have done your homework and weighed your options. Perhaps you’ve even considered the tax and non-tax implications for common business entities. We bet you’re also intrigued by the protections certain business entities (such as Nevada LLCs) afford their…
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Trump Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Wallet (and is a Recession on the Horizon?)
Let’s talk tariffs. Yep—those taxes on imported goods that made headlines a few years ago during the Trump administration. While they may sound like a topic reserved for economists and politicians, tariffs have had some very real, very tangible effects on everyday Americans—and could still be contributing to broader economic uncertainty today. Wait—Remind Me What…
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Recent Supreme Court Decision Changes the Game for Small Business Succession Plans…
Has your small business purchased life insurance on its owners as a succession strategy? It may be time to check the company’s buy-sell agreements and plan next steps with your advisors to avoid unexpected estate taxes! A common succession strategy for small closely-held businesses is for the company to buy life insurance policies on the life of…
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PB Law’s Guide to the Corporate Transparency Act – CTA + BOI Reporting
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) took effect on January 1st, 2024. This new federal law likely affects you if: ❓ Not sure if this applies to you? Don’t know where to start? ❓ Check out PB Law’s Guide to the CTA + BOI to see if you’re impacted + what you need to do! 🚩👇 PB…
Continue reading…What the $2T Coronavirus Aid Package Could Mean for U.S. Small Businesses
Great breakdown on the details of the stimulus package for Small Businesses! Link to Post
Tax Update- 90-Day Reprieve on Income Tax Filings & Payments + PB Law Tax Cheat Sheets!
The 2020 tax season is underway, but millions of Americans have yet to start preparing their tax returns. Earlier this week, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offered taxpayers a 90-day reprieve on paying their income taxes. As of Friday, March 20, the deadline to file tax returns has also been…
Continue reading…Phillips Ballenger’s Action Plan in Response to COVID-19
Dear Clients & Friends, We write to you today to update you with Phillip Ballenger’s action plan in light of the escalating spread of the novel Coronavirus. This situation is new & unique to all of us – our core values have guided us to the following decisions regarding how Phillips Ballenger will operate for…
Continue reading…Coronavirus Legal Advice: Get Your Business and Estate in Order Now
By H. Dennis Beaver for Kiplinger Click here to learn more and read more articles from the author. Estate planning attorneys are getting mobbed with questions. So, here is some timely advice from three attorneys on what families and business owners should be doing to prepare in case the unimaginable happens. The stock market has…
Continue reading…Kiva’s Message to Small Business Owners in the U.S.
Repost from Kiva.org: Small businesses are already being negatively impacted by the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the United States, including many members of the Kiva community. Whether it’s your favorite neighborhood coffee shop, your best friend who owns a storefront or a local grower you support at the farmer’s market, millions of American businesses…
Continue reading…The Three Types of Lawyers to Consider for Your Estate Planning
Contrary to popular belief, all lawyers do not specialize in all areas of law! When it comes to estate planning, it is important to understand how “specialized” your legal representation is when handling your legacy. This week, I have broken down three types of representation common to the estate planning arena. #1 – “Jack of…
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