How Much Should I Spend on a Business Appraisal? Pricing to value a company varies from free to $15,000 for most business owners. How do you decide what is the appropriate valuation type and cost for you? Business Appraisal Florida has designed this decision tree to help you get the most value for your time […]
Taxes
Tax Returns Trump All in a Business Valuation
The value of large, publicly traded companies, such as those listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ, are calculated thousands of times a day through active trading of buyers and sellers in the stock market. In general, this price is recognized as fair market value. For privately-owned companies, nevertheless, the stock does not […]
R&D Tax Credit FAQ
“The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that carries any reward.” John Maynard Keynes Q: Who qualifies for the R&D Tax Credit? A: One of the common misconceptions about the R&D Credit is that it is reserved for companies with teams of scientists in lab coats. In reality, any company working to solve […]
Is your private company issuing stock options? The need for a IRC section 409a Valution
What is an IRC Section 409A Valuation? How do I get the Ball Rolling? Do I need a 409A Valuation? If your private company is issuing stock options or any other form of deferred compensation to your employees, you must have an assessment of the fair market value of your business performed by a third-party […]
Taxes are an Investment (When Selling Your Company)
We all hate paying taxes. Why would you want to pay more taxes at any time for any reason? Selling a business and borrowing money (which at most times the two are tied together) are both cash flow related. Buyers of companies value cash flow. Banks and other lenders value cash flow and the buffer […]