We are often asked "Is a PFIC still a good investment strategy based upon IRS taxation and recent offshore developments?" The answer is simple: the income it generates must be substantial enough to pay a heavy tax which the IRS levies on PFICs. The Passive Foreign Investment Company or PFIC...
Business Services for San Diego High-Tech Companies
Allen Barron provides integrated legal, tax, accounting and business services for San Diego high-tech companies. High-tech companies have many special considerations that more traditional companies do not necessarily face, including their need for specialized accounting help and a wide range of consulting services that have only recently become available. The...
What Do You Need to Know About the Attorney Client Privilege
What do you need to know about the attorney client privilege and how can this provide important protections to individuals and business professionals? The Attorney-Client Privilege is an evidentiary rule that protects both attorneys and their clients from being compelled to disclose confidential communications between them made for the purpose...
Accounting Services for Your Unique Business
Any successful business strategy should include tailored integrated accounting services for your unique business. Whether your business is just starting out, restructuring or trying to get its financial house in better order, it is hugely beneficial to consider and implement Allen Barron’s professional accounting services. Our professional San Diego-based accountants...
Tax and Legal Advice When Selling a Business
What do you need to know if you intend to sell your San Diego business? It is important to have integrated tax and legal advice when selling a business to ensure maximum net profit and to limit contingent liability. Allen Barron is uniquely positioned to advise business owners when they...
The American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan has been deemed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in history, and its’ primary intent is to build a bridge to an equitable economic recovery. These are some of the main provisions contained within this legislation:...
The Value of an Integrated Business Service Provider
What is the value of an integrated business service provider such as Allen Barron? How is Allen Barron different than most integrated providers nationwide? The value of an integrated business service provider is the quality of advice you receive and the ability to bring comprehensive and accurate insight into complex...
The Rewards and Risks of International Business and Tax
Many would summarize business in the age of COVID-19 as the rewards and risks of international business and tax as global trade is re-established. The political winds weigh heavy upon the minds of many San Diego international business owners and corporate managers as they search for the best path forward....
Starting a Small Business – The Protections of a Legal Entity
What do you need to know when starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic?? We have all heard of the plans to turn the economy around. These plans include ideas and potential additional funding to help small businesses. Are you one of the San Diego entrepreneurs who are thinking of...