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Business Valuation  |  Forensics & Litigation Support

How to Handle Increase In Business Value Post-Separation: Perspective for Divorce Attorneys

Divorce cases where one party owns a closely-held business can create complications in the valuation and division of the marital estate. One of the many questions commonly encountered in Virginia divorce cases involving a closely-held business is, How is an increase in a marital business’s value from the date of separation to trial treated? Frequently, the time between date of separation and trial is more than a year, and sometimes it’s several years. It’s possible that during this time many factors, from changes in business operations to industry changes, could cause the value of the business to increase. Let’s consider how this increase in business value may be treated in Virginia divorce cases.

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Construction & Real Estate  |  Government Contractors  |  Healthcare  |  Manufacturing & Distribution  |  Nonprofit  |  Service Businesses

2023 Payroll Update

Social Security & Medicare Tax As of January 1, 2023, the maximum amount of annual earnings subject to the Social Security increases to $160,200 (from $147,000 in 2022). There is no limit on the amount of earnings subject to the Medicare tax. The maximum Social Security tax to be deducted from an employee’s compensation during 2023 will be $9,932.40 (6.2% x $160,200).

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Manufacturing & Distribution

Investment and Employment Tax Credits for Mid-Atlantic Manufacturers

The manufacturing industry has been the backbone of the U.S. economy since the Industrial Revolution. The success of this industry has helped position the U.S. as the world's largest economy. An economy with a strong manufacturing presence helps ensure that a nation's people can access the food, supplies and commodities they need day-to-day. To help this industry thrive, several states in the Mid-Atlantic region provide state income tax and other tax credits for increasing employment or placing manufacturing equipment into service. Let's look at each state and see exactly what is offered to manufacturers.

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Construction & Real Estate  |  Government Contractors  |  Healthcare  |  High Net Worth Families  |  Manufacturing & Distribution  |  Service Businesses

Significant Retirement and Tax Changes in the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“Secure 2.0”) was passed on December 29, 2022 and focuses primarily on enhancing retirement plan incentives for individual taxpayers. Let’s review some key provisions of the bill and how they could impact you and your business.

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Construction & Real Estate  |  Forensics & Litigation Support  |  High Net Worth Families  |  Manufacturing & Distribution  |  Service Businesses

A Texas-Sized Fraud: Bookkeeper Embezzles $29M from Texas Family

Barbara Chalmers, 74, pleaded guilty in December 2022 to an embezzlement scheme of at least $29 million over the past decade. Ms. Chalmers was the bookkeeper for a charitable foundation and multiple companies run by the family of Jim Collins, a prominent Dallas businessman and former congressman. The family operates Collins American Capital Corp., International Family Investors LTD and the James M. Collins Foundation. Let’s look at how she did it and the red flags that were missed along the way.

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Nonprofit

2 Reasons Why Your Youth-Focused Nonprofit Should Establish an Endowment

Between the merry-go-round of government changes, staffing shortages and a fluctuating financial market, many youth-focused nonprofits lack one of the most vital tools in securing their future–an endowment.

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