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The more wealth you accumulate over your lifetime, the more important it is to think about legacy and estate planning. For married individuals, all assets normally go to the surviving spouse, unless otherwise specified. However, singles need to be more actively (and...
Think Before You Invest There are many things to consider before investing in commercial real estate. Realizing that every deal is different and each investor has his/her own perspective, I will share what I have learned from working on 100+ investment deals to help...
Being an executor of an estate is an honor but also a big responsibility. Are you up to it? Amy is letting you know your responsibilities as a loved one’s estate executor. Contact her here if you have any questions about being an executor of an estate. Executor...
You may be mid-career and saving for retirement or getting ready to jump into a retired lifestyle. Whatever stage you’re in, any tax consultant or financial advisor will tell you, “the best time to plan for that eventuality is now.” This is especially important in the...
Have you heard of a letter of instruction or ‘love letter’ that accompanies someone’s will? Amy is showing you what types of items you can include. Contact her here if you have any questions about your letter of instruction.
“All good men and women must take responsibility to create legacies that will take the next generation to a level we could only imagine.” ~ Jim Rohn, Entrepreneur and Business Philosopher As life unfolds and businesses evolve, the accumulation of assets grow, from...
When was the last time you reviewed your will? Amy is sharing a few reasons why you should consider updating your will. Contact her here if you have any questions about your estate planning updates.
Prior to acquiring a new company, the focus is on due diligence pertaining to technical and financial issues, such as taxes (discussed in my previous blog post, Essential Tax Considerations Before Acquiring a Target Company). At that stage, there is no time to dive...
Estate planning in 2019 is changing with the tax bill! In the video below, Amy is sharing the new tax updates that may affect you
If you have experienced identity theft, you know how devastating it can be. Unfortunately, it’s on the rise, so it behooves us all to pay attention to prevention methods, as no one is immune. The month of January is a high activity period for such scams since thieves...
It’s best to take a proactive approach at the front end when planning to acquire a target company. Any acquisition is an event that requires careful consideration and due diligence before signing on the line. To avoid problems after acquiring a given target company,...
Every company goes through an annual planning and budgeting process to operate their business, so they are able to meet both fixed and capital expenses—making changes as needed to react to inevitable ups and downs in the market. To grow their business, they may need...
You’ve chosen a great career that, from everything we can see, will always be around. Regardless of technology advances, clients want someone to talk to, to ask questions, to help plan ahead and so on. With over 25 years as a tax accountant, I’ve seen it all. As I now...
Globalization Today’s marketplace is more globalized than ever before, with other countries investing in the United States and vice versa. Whether you want to build “inbound” or “outbound” business relationships with foreign companies, it is advantageous to have a...
Tax season is hectic for everyone! But imagine how busy tax accountants must be during the months of February, March and April of every year. Being a numbers person, I can tell you that Weinstein-Spira, for example, currently prepares well over 2,500 tax filings, and...
We’ve all waited with bated breath and now it’s finally a done deal. After much anticipation and back and forth negotiations, the dust is just starting to settle with respect to the newly passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We don’t yet fully know how the new laws will...
“Success often comes to those who have the aptitude to see way down the road.” - Laine Burns Short-term and long-term planning is critical to the success of any company, as CFOs well know. At the beginning and end of each year, business owners and leaders are busy...
How can you provide your children, and their children, with financial stability now or when you’re no longer here? What wealth transfer strategies are best for your family? Unfortunately, we can’t give you all the answers in the context of one blog post. But we can...
Already thinking about next year’s tax deadline? Believe it or not, now may be the best time to do just that! Family office accounting can be incredibly cumbersome, as it involves coordination between various entities and individuals. In order to see successful...
Tax reform. Will it happen? Will it be good for our country? What do you know or what are you hoping to see? With the latest reports stating that legislators are aiming to have a tax reform bill on President Trump’s desk by Thanksgiving, our team is paying attention...
While our countries both call North America home, establishing and doing business in the United States means an entirely new set of rules, regulations and implications for our Canadian neighbors. As a Canadian entrepreneur, business owner or CFO, it’s important to be...
What's the secret to working efficiently and effectively, while also keeping your paying customers happy? You’ve likely skimmed through dozens of articles surrounding how to be more efficient, or what measures to take for a more efficient workplace in hopes of finding...
In estate planning and the transfer of wealth, there are various financial tools to help the next generation “test the waters” of sound money management, including trusts and partnerships. At some point, however, the heirs take over and the risk of errors may...
You’ve likely heard the buzz surrounding President Trump’s tax return since Rachel Maddow revealed a tiny section (just two pages of what was likely thousands) of it on her newscast. Perhaps this was the first time many Americans heard about the alternative minimum...