Even if Washington raises the estate tax exemption to $10 Million you should still have a trust, especially if you are a home owner. Why? The short answer is time, money and saving a lot of hassle for your loved ones, heirs and beneficiaries. Raising the exemption on federal estate...
Could the New Tax Bill Allow Repatriation of Offshore Funds
Could the new tax bill allow repatriation of offshore funds at a lower tax rate? It is believed that US non-financial companies have almost $2 Trillion (yes, Trillion with a "T") and 70% of that money is located overseas as US corporations structured companies and transactions to move income to...
How Proposed Tax Changes Affect Your Business Strategy?
Are you wondering how proposed tax changes affect your business strategy going forward? There are many proposals swirling around Washington these days, and while it is impossible to determine at this point where things will end one thing is certain: your business will need to have a new strategy to...
Transfer Pricing Audits Focus on International Businesses
IRS transfer pricing audits focus on international businesses and the transfer of goods and/or services between affiliated companies. The IRS recently established a new Large Business & International (LB&I) audit team specifically tasked with reviewing US businesses and multinational corporations with exchanges between companies within the same constellation of corporate entities. ...
Starting a New Company Requires Integrated Expertise
Starting a new company requires integrated expertise across multiple disciplines including legal, tax, business advisory and accounting services. Allen Barron seamlessly integrates these services in a start-up package for entrepreneurs working to bring their dreams into reality. Starting a new company is much more than filling out a few forms...
What is the State of Globalization and International Business?
The Wall Street Journal recently asked an international expert the question "What is the state of globalization and international business based upon current events?" The rise of populist nationalism in the United States and around the world caused many business leaders and market observes to be concerned about the death of...
Legal and Accounting Services for Executors and Trustees in San Diego
Allen Barron provides legal and accounting services for executors and trustees in San Diego. Most people are completely unaware of the heavy personal legal and financial responsibility they accept when they agree to serve as the executor of an estate or the trustee for a family trust. Once the glow...
Taxation in a Divorce Settlement Must Be Considered
If you are working through the financial issues at the end of your marriage taxation in a divorce settlement must be considered before you sign the final agreement. Child support is neither deductible to the payor nor taxable to the recipient. Many Californians are unaware that spousal support is taxable...
Tax Extension Due Dates for Corporate and Personal Returns Approaching
The tax extension due dates for corporate and personal returns is approaching quickly. Important deadlines for many corporate tax returns in September (originally due in March) and October (for personal filers originally due in April) will come to pass in the next 45 days. September 15 is not only the...