Inflation is a reality that businesses must deal with, and franchise businesses are no exception. The impact of inflation on franchise businesses can be significant, affecting the profitability and sustainability of franchise units. This article will explore the rising costs of goods, equipment, and services, and the recommendations for franchise [...]
As an entrepreneur, freedom of choice and making money are likely a few of the reasons you decided to get into business. Planning for your financial future - separate from the business - is essential to your business health and the financial wealth you desire. Have you built strategies to ensure you have the [...]
We know a popular definition of succession planning leans towards planning for exit or retirement. However, succession planning is really about setting your business and family up for future success, which is worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate succession planning than to talk about your personal financial goals – [...]
Succession strategies are all about how to maximize opportunities to achieve your vision. For example, there is a lot of M&A activity across all industries; so how do you position yourself to take action when the deal is just right for you? Welcome to The Rawls Group Succession Palooza. In [...]
As of August 2021, because Capitol Hill has yet to agree on funding, the timeline is still anyone’s guess. In the Green Book, which is the White House’s policy wish list, their goal is to increase long-term Capital Gains significantly. Even though we can’t speak to the timeline yet, tax increases [...]
Currently, as of August 2021, the Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption for each individual is about 11.7MM per person, which is the highest in history. This means a married couple could gift about $22.7MM to the next generation tax-free. However, based upon the White House’s wish list of how to fund [...]
Currently, as of August 2021, a 1031 exchange allows a taxpayer to avoid paying capital gains taxes when selling an investment property by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale, within specific parameters, into another property(s). Up until now, this part of the tax code has been helpful to those selling [...]
Making gifts and considering changes in tax law is one piece of the succession planning puzzle. When working with business owners, we often find that they have had some of the best tax planning money can afford. However, when designing the plan, they let the “Tax Tail Wag the Dog” [...]
In our experience, business owners like to stay in control, in control of their business, real estate, and future. So, when we talk about giving something away, we generally get pushback from our clients. Ultimately, the goal from a tax perspective; is to keep as much of the wealth and [...]
Many don't realize, but yes, an asset can be sold and you can avoid Capital Gains tax by leveraging an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust, also known as an IDGIT. An IDGIT is a strategy for family businesses who want to keep the company in the family, with no interest in [...]
