In the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, it is crucial to consider factors beyond the transaction itself, as the 2025 calendar year is already underway. Evaluating how potential 2025 tax changes and any changes beyond...more
5/9/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Firms ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Rates ,
Tax Reform ,
Trump Administration
In today's complex and ever-evolving business landscape, tax due diligence has emerged as a critical component of financial analysis and risk management in mergers, acquisitions, and other significant business transactions....more
2/25/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Due Diligence ,
Franchise Taxes ,
Income Taxes ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Mergers ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Property Tax ,
Risk Management ,
Sales & Use Tax ,
Tax Audits ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Valuation
There is a little-known asset – personal goodwill – that is present in certain types of businesses and can potentially provide a significant tax benefit when identified as part of a transaction. This article will clarify what...more
During the diligence phase of a transaction, it is not uncommon for a buyer to identify potential tax liabilities that may be caused by a number of situations: uncertainty over a tax structure, an estimated fair market value...more
24 In this article, we delve into the intricacies of valuing individual legal entities as part of a legal entity rationalization, exploring some of the key considerations that must be considered to prepare a robust and...more
7/17/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Asset Transfer ,
Business Operations ,
Corporate Structures ,
Divestiture ,
Jurisdiction ,
Legal Entities ,
Mergers ,
Tax Rates ,
Transfer Pricing ,
Valuation
An often unknown yet potentially costly tax can emanate from the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, known as “FIRPTA.” In the following, we discuss a pragmatic approach to the valuation exercise, which is a key part...more