Advisory Articles
Beneficiaries Learn a Lesson About Paying Estate Taxes
Posted by D’Marie Murray on June 27, 2019
Beneficiaries of a South Dakota estate failed to make a payment when submitting a federal estate tax return — and again failed to pay when the IRS subsequently notified them of additional assessments. The IRS sued. In U.S. v. Ringling (2017), a district court reviewed the facts and ultimately granted the IRS's summary judgment motion.
Nonprofit Heart, Business Mindset: The Business of Impact
Posted by Donna Gonser on June 26, 2019
Are the words “nonprofit” and “business” completely at odds?
Does Your Company Allow Vaping on the Job?
Posted by Stephanie Wilkinson on June 17, 2019
The question of whether or not to allow vaping at work can be a thorny one to tackle.
EEOC Spotlights Disability Discrimination Claims
Posted by Stephanie Wilkinson on June 12, 2019
Federal and state laws have been designed to protect disabled individuals from discrimination.
Financial Experts Facilitate Business Interruption Claims
Posted by Louis Cercone Jr. on October 23, 2017
Filing insurance claims for business interruption may seem overwhelming, so many business owners hire outside financial experts to handle the details while insiders restore normal business operations.
Beware of Valuation Cons
Posted by Douglas Sosnowski on September 25, 2017
Thinking about selling your business? Before hiring someone to advise on its value, it's important to get referrals from trusted sources and conduct due diligence on the qualifications and reputation of the individual and his or her firm.
Business ID Theft: Is Your Data at Risk?
Posted by Matthew Bartle on August 30, 2017
Cyberattacks against individual taxpayers are down, thanks to security measures set forth by federal and state tax agencies. Thefts of business data, however, are rising, and the costs of these breaches can be significant.
Ensuring a Peaceful Succession With a Buy-Sell Agreement
Posted by William Allen on August 29, 2017
A buy-sell agreement is a critical component of succession planning for many businesses - don't underestimate the human side to these arrangements.
Timely Expert Reports Are Critical to Discovery
Posted by Louis Cercone Jr. on August 28, 2017
During discovery, the lawsuit parties may intentionally withhold evidence until the last minute to gain an advantage. Most judges frown upon such game-playing, so it's a good idea to share information openly, though legitimate delays may occur.
Former Tech Firm Officials Charged With Conspiracy to Obstruct Probe
Posted by Jill Johnson on August 15, 2017
A federal grand jury indicted two former officials of a Florida technology firm with conspiring to obstruct an SEC probe into the sale of their company. The charges run parallel to allegations against two former executives of the acquiring company for accounting fraud.