First the old news: Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers with at least 50 employees (or full-time equivalents) are required to provide health benefits and pay for a good portion of the cost. And many smaller employers that aren’t required to offer health coverage do so anyway. Why? They may do it to compete… Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Summer Loving? Think About Taxes Before You Tie the Knot
For many couples, summer is the quintessential time to tie the knot. The weather is warm, the flowers are blooming, and nature offers plentiful backdrops for photos. But there’s more than the ceremony to consider when a couple merges their lives, including taxes and other financial issues. Though finances aren’t necessarily a romantic topic, some… Continue reading
How to Structure a Business Asset Purchase with Taxes in Mind
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 assets of the business. A purchase of stock (or another ownership interest). The buyer can purchase the seller’s ownership interest in the entity… Continue reading
