Profits Interest – Info You Need to Know

You’ve probably heard of “stock options” that enable an individual to buy into a company at a future time. However, if you work for a limited liability company (LLC), you also have the option of utilizing a unique form of equity compensation known as “profits interest” which represents an actual current ownership interest in the LLC. Tax Free Equity Compensation A profits interest, when structured to be in compliance with relevant IRS “safe harbors,” is effectively tax free for the recipient, according to a great article published by Hutchison PLLC. This is because a profits interest basically represents an ownership interest in the...

02 May

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Essential Small Business Advice – Follow Formalities

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Many small business owners think that if they set up an LLC or corporation, they are fully protected from individual liability. Not true. While setting up the company structure is a critical first step, it is imperative that you perform certain formalities throughout the year to maintain your liability protections. Annual Meetings Corporations are required to hold an annual meeting every year and maintain a record book of the meeting minutes. While LLC’s are often not required to hold an Annual Meeting, we recommend that the members and managers of the LLC still hold a formal meeting on a yearly basis....

15 March

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Wine Collector? Protect Your Investment

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If you purchase fine wine as an investment, here is a red alert - your homeowners' policy probably does not cover your wine collection. In fact, the vast majority of homeowners' policies exclude coverage for perishable goods like wine. Ensuring you have adequate insurance coverage on your wine collection is absolutely critical. Some individuals have spent thousands of dollars to accrue an impressive wine collection or wine cellar. Getting the Right Insurance Policy for Your Collection When shopping for an insurance policy to protect your investment, consider an agreed upon insurance value and to keep records of the collection purchases, sales, and consumption...

17 December

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Should You Adopt the Zuckerberg Strategy and “Donate” to an LLC?

Posted by KarenLewis

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Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg made headlines after announcing that he would be “donating” the bulk of his $45 billion fortune to charity. In some corners, Zuckerberg was derided since his “donation” was to a Limited Liability Company, as opposed to a charitable trust or actual charity, according to the Washington Post. The Zuckerberg-Chan Initiative (the LLC) will receive $45 billion worth of Facebook shares that Mr. Zuckerberg owns. So, in reality, no real charitable donation was made. Though, Zuckerberg has publicly stated that his LLC will focus on important charitable and public causes such as curing disease, advancing...

18 February

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Limiting Exposure to Liability Critical for Small Business Owners

Posted by KarenLewis

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If you’re a business owner, one of the most important legal concepts you need to be familiar with is limited liability. You’re probably somewhat familiar with limited liability if your business is structured as an “LLC” (which stands for Limited Liability Company) or “PLLC” (which stands for Professional Limited Liability Company). Additionally, if you’re a shareholder, you enjoy limited liability for the actions of the corporation. However, courts across the country have recognized certain circumstances where a court can “pierce” the proverbial “corporate veil” and hold shareholders liable for the actions and/or negligence of a company. The standard used...

06 November

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Benefits of an LLC for Real Estate Investments

Posted by KarenLewis

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Investing in real estate can be a very good strategy for creating a sustainable income stream for your estate plan. Though, real estate investments also creates inherent liabilities. Whether you invest in homes or apartments, areas such as laundry rooms or staircases, they all carry great risk of exposure. Even tenants themselves carry the risk of exposing you, the owner, to liability from potential environmental-contamination claims, fire-related claims, slip-and-fall claims and other injury claims. This is why steps should be taken to protect yourself, such as forming a Limited Liability Company (i.e. LLC). An LLC can be a great form...

25 April

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Alternative Investment Option to Consider – The “Self-Directed” IRA

Posted by KarenLewis

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Many Americans invest retirement funds into publicly-traded assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so forth. This isn’t a surprise since the large investment institutions encourage people to invest in these types of assets and don’t do much advertising about unconventional ways in which you can use your retirement funds. You may not realize that the laws governing IRAs (i.e. Independent Retirement Accounts) allows virtually unlimited investment flexibility. This is where "self-directed IRAs" come in. Using “self-directed” IRAs has become extremely popular in recent years. The purpose of these self-directed accounts is allowing an investor to invest some (or all)...