Monthly Archives: November 2018
Buying or Selling a Business
With the stronger economy we are seeing an uptick in the sale and purchase of small and medium sized businesses. Banks are lending once again, interest rates remain reasonable, and potential buyers are more optimistic about the future of the economy. In the aftermath of… Continue reading
Management Companies for Liquor Licensed Premises
A Pennsylvania liquor license may only be used by the owner of that license, the “licensee.” The licensee may not lease the license or allow an individual that is not recognized by the Liquor Control Board (LCB) as the owner to use that license. However, the LCB… Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan Law
Pennsylvania has enacted a “Good Samaritan Law” which aims to protect certain individuals responding to an emergency situation. The goal behind this statute is obvious, people (and in many instances trained people) should not be discouraged by the threat of a lawsuit from using their… Continue reading
Year End Tax Planning for Small Business
If you own a small business, you still have some time to make some tax planning moves before the end of 2018. Recent tax changes potentially allow greater depreciation deductions for property purchased and placed in service before the end of the year. In addition,… Continue reading
“Tender” Mercies
In most Agreements of Sale for real estate there is language to the effect that “Tender of an executed deed and purchase money is hereby waived.” Clients sometimes see this and ask about it. Sometimes, more usually in the case of buyers, a client will… Continue reading
Help Wanted: A Leader…
This article is about leadership. Leaders run companies big and small. And countries, states and local governments. So, what makes a good leader? Leadership coaches and consultants offer these observations: A good leader leads by example, not by imposing strict rules or threats. A good… Continue reading
The Estate Tax and Non-Citizen Spouses
One of the most important tools used in federal estate tax planning is the marital deduction. This deduction normally provides an unlimited deduction for any transfers made to the surviving spouse. Unfortunately, this deduction is not available when the surviving spouse is a non-citizen. The… Continue reading