Lean Wednesday tip: Buying a Business, tax savvy contracts

“When buying a business get a written guarantee; ensure your purchase contract includes a stipulation that requires the seller(s) to promise to only sell the business if there are no taxes owed and that the seller(s) will be personally liable to the buyer if this turns out not to be true.”

Taxes: Depreciation Categories

When buying assets it is important to know the best way to purchase and depreciate to take advantage of tax loopholes. Capital expenses usually include the following assets: buildings, cell phones, computers and software, copyrights and patents, equipment, improvements to business property, inventory, office furnishings and decorations, small tools and equipment, vehicles and window coverings.Continue reading “Taxes: Depreciation Categories”

Lean Wednesday Tip: Tax considerations for C Corporation Dividend Payouts

“Avoid double taxation of a C Corporation’s dividend payout by structuring payments to shareholders as consulting fees. Shareholders must actually offer advice for the payments to be considered valid tax deductible transactions.”