I realize that the last post began with “This is the fourth and final in a series of posts reviewing the recently proposed regulations (‘PR’) under Sec. 199A of the Code” – strictly speaking, it was. Yes, I know that the title of this post begins with “The Section 199A Deduction.” Its emphasis, however
Will Tax “Reform” Affect Domestic M&A?
Perhaps the single most important day in the life of any closely held business is the day on which it is sold. The occasion will often mark the culmination of years of effort on the part of its owners.
The business may have succeeded to the point that its competitors seek to acquire it in
Beyond Purchase Price: The Tax Treatment of M&A Deal Costs
Recovering Transaction Costs
It is a basic tax principle that the more a seller pays in taxes on the sale of its business, the lower will be the economic benefit realized on the sale; similarly, the more slowly that a buyer recovers the costs it incurs in acquiring a business, the lower will be the
Rolling Over Target Equity Into A PE Fund: Part II
Picking up on yesterday’s discussion, how can a PEF reconcile its preference to acquire a depreciable or amortizable basis for its target’s assets while, at the same time, affording the target’s owners the opportunity to roll-over a portion of their equity in the target into the PEF HC on a tax-favored basis? The answer is hardly simple, and it will depend upon a number factors.
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Rolling Over Target Equity Into A PE Fund: Part I
For many business owners, the final step of a successful career may be the sale of their business. At that point, the investment into which the owners have dedicated so much time, effort and money is liquidated, leaving them with what is hopefully a significant pool of funds with which to enjoy their retirement, diversify
Arm’s Length Merger or Gift?
Every now and then, a case comes along that is just chock-full of lessons, not only for taxpayers, but for their advisors as well. The Tax Court’s decision in Cavallaro v. Comr
. describes such a case. It involves closely held corporations, related party transactions, a tax-free reorganization and, oh yeah, a huge taxable gift.
Sales Tax in M&A, Part III: The Income Tax Impact of Sales Tax
We noted earlier that sales tax is often viewed as a “sideshow” to income tax considerations in structuring a deal. Regardless, it represents real economic cost to the payor. To appreciate its “true” cost, however, one must also consider its income tax consequences.
In the case of the seller or transferor who pays the tax,
Sales Tax in M&A, Part II: Bulk Sales
Overview
The buyer in a “bulk sale” transaction – i.e., the sale and purchase in bulk of the whole or part of the “business assets” of a person required to collect sales tax – must file a notice of bulk sale at least ten days before taking possession of such assets or paying for them
Sales Tax in M&A, Part I: The Economics of the Deal
Why are taxes so important to the sale of a closely-held business? Economics. Any deal, whether from the perspective of the seller or of the buyer, is about economics, and few items will impact the economics of a deal more immediately and certainly than taxes. The deal involves the receipt and transfer of value, with