Author: Larry Guess

Could You Qualify for a 100% Tax Exclusion When Selling Your Business? Understanding Section 1202

Selling a business is a major milestone—and for some entrepreneurs, it can also come with a unique tax-saving opportunity. If you’re planning to sell all or part of a company structured as a C corporation, Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code may allow you to exclude up to 100% of the capital Read more…

Synthetic Equity Explained: Your Guide to Understanding This Type of Deferred Compensation

Synthetic equity. Phantom stock. Stealth securities. Read more…

Succession Planning 101: What is It and Why Is It Important?

There comes a time that every business leader must ask themselves a question: "Before leaving my business, how do I go about planning for a successor?" With factors such as generational wealth, future goals, and executive strategies all tied up in your leadership role, you need to know how to Read more…

How to Build an Effective Exit Strategy for Your Business

While you might not equate your business exit strategy with a family vacation, it actually helps to think of it like one (metaphorically speaking, of course). You probably wouldn't wait until a couple of weeks before your departure to start planning the trip. You wouldn't hold off until a few days Read more…

Transitioning Your Business? Consider These Questions First

Like most major life decisions, the choice to exit your business should not be made alone. Read more…

6 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Business

There’s no right or wrong reason to sell your business; when you’re ready, you’re ready. Read more…

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