Webcast Replay: Valuing a Minority Block of Stock: IRS CCA 202152018 and its Implications for Private Company Sales

Webcast Replay: Valuing a Minority Block of Stock: IRS CCA 202152018 and its Implications for Private Company Sales

A webcast featuring Mark Lingerfield, ASA a Partner and Managing Director at MPI, hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA.   Valuation in Estate Planning Context: Mark Lingerfeldt, an expert on business valuation, discusses the IRS Chief Council's...

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Big Tax Changes Ahead: It’s Not Too Early to Think About the Coming 2025 Tax Cliff

Big Tax Changes Ahead: It’s Not Too Early to Think About the Coming 2025 Tax Cliff

By Pat Soldano  As we get used to the idea of 2024, it is not too early to start planning, and fighting, for what’s coming in the way of tax changes in 2025. This year will be critical in many ways for family-business owners, not only to fend off damaging proposals,...

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Reality Check: U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Worker Classification Rule

Reality Check: U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Worker Classification Rule

On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced its final rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification. The announcement marks the end of a rulemaking process that started with the DOL’s Oct. 22 notice of proposed...

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Homrich Berg, Whittier Trust Wealth Management Firms Support Family Businesses with New FEUSA Sponsorships

Homrich Berg, Whittier Trust Wealth Management Firms Support Family Businesses with New FEUSA Sponsorships

Two large family business wealth management firms, Whittier Trust and Homrich Berg, have joined Family Enterprise USA as sponsors.   Whittier Trust, based in South Pasadena, is one of California’s largest private wealth management firms offering family office and...

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Policy Update – Taxation & Representation: Tax Bill Talks Extend Into 2024 – What’s Next?

Policy Update – Taxation & Representation: Tax Bill Talks Extend Into 2024 – What’s Next?

Lawmakers’ Discussions on Tax Bill Continue, with Timing Slipping into 2024. With the possibility of a year-end tax package having all but evaporated, lawmakers on the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will have to look to potential opportunities...

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Webcast Replay: Private Family Trust Companies: What? Why? How?

Webcast Replay: Private Family Trust Companies: What? Why? How?

Key Points of the Webcast: Private Family Trust Companies: What? Why? How?   1. Private Trust Companies Defined: Business entities formed by families to act as trustees for their trusts. Serve family financial and planning goals. Offer efficient and effective...

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