by Greg BryantNew Business Reporting Requirement Now in Effect
Beginning on January 1, 2024, US companies have new reporting rules to comply with per the little talked about law enacted January 1, 2021: the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). Though CTA’s intent is to stop the US from being a haven for “shell” companies that could be used to hide the identity of true investors, it will affect over 32 million companies in 2024 and beyond. The CTA...
by Lauren OlánEmployee Retention Credit
By Lauren Olán, Esq, LLM There are a lot of companies that have popped up recently promoting Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) refunds, and in a frenzy to get to market, have contacted many companies to harvest ERCs, many times with little to no regard to whether the taxpayer qualifies. In this article, we unpack the rules, which are complex, to help taxpayers understand if they qualify...
by Sarah FrazierDoes Your Company Need a Full-Time, In-House Lawyer?
THE SHORT ANSWER: IT DEPENDS. Unless you are in a very controversial business with considerable legal risks, the answer is probably “No.” The right fit is likely to be outsourcing. Outsourcing General Counsel has Three Main Advantages for Your Business. 1 Outsourcing General Counsel is Cost-Effective. Depending on your corporate situation, the volume of legal work may not be enough...
by Greg BryantE-Commerce in the USA – Navigating to Success
Even prior to the pandemic, the e-commerce industry was growing fast. E-commerce companies further thrived in 2020 as stay-at-home orders, mask mandates, and other pandemic-related anxieties pushed US consumers online with higher frequencies. In fact, Digital Commerce 360 estimates that the pandemic accelerated the e-commerce industry by two years1. We are finding more companies who have been...
by Sarah FrazierHow does FDA Approval Affect the Issue of Employer Mandated Vaccinations?
On August 10, 2021, we published our article “Can You Require Your Employees to be Vaccinated?” which concluded that Title VII and the ADA do not prevent employers from making vaccination a job requirement. However, for employees with a medical reason or a legitimate religious issue, the employer is bound to make reasonable accommodations (i.e. find suitable means to allow the employee to...
by Sarah FrazierCan You Require Your Employees to be Vaccinated?
By: Sarah Skinner, Esq, LLM THE SHORT ANSWER: YES. Currently, Title VII and ADA do not prevent employers from making vaccination a job requirement. If an employee has a medical reason to not be vaccinated, the employer must make “reasonable accommodations” for that employee. This is also true if the employee has legitimate religious issues. Reasonable accommodation requires the...
by Greg BryantThirty-five Years of Lessons on Mergers and Acquisitions
For over thirty-five years, we have been helping clients buy and sell businesses, and we have learned that planning ahead can be the key driver to achieving a deal that makes everybody happy.
by Gary WellsTech Companies Receive New Avenue to Enjoy the R&E Tax Credit
Early stage technology companies have a new way to convert income tax credits that arise from R&D efforts into payroll tax credits that may immediately benefit the companies.by Greg BryantCorporate Income Tax Should be Repealed
Over the past year there has been increasing political chatter about tax reform, a topic long overdue and reaching crisis level.by Greg Bryant