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C-CORPORATION, S-CORPORATION OR PARTNERSHIP; WHICH ENTITY MAKES THE MOST SENSE FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

The choice of entity is among the most important decisions facing business owners when starting a business or investment activity. The choice of tax entity generally includes a C-Corporation, S-Corporation or Partnership, each having its own advantages and disadvantages that must be evaluated in terms of how the entity’s tax and legal characteristics align with Read More…

M&A STORIES – HOW TO ‘DEAL’ WITH UNWELCOME SURPRISES

Surprises are rarely good. There are many different emotions that come with the experience of surprise: fear, anxiety, and joy—to name a few.  Deals can also cause the same emotions for a deal maker. Perhaps the booked pipeline was stronger than expected or new management, while unproven in historical results, has the ability to create Read More…

DARLENE SHAFFER PRESENTED WHAT’S YOUR BUSINESS WORTH

Darlene Shaffer, CPA/CFF, CVA, Principal at BKC, CPAs, PC presented “What’s Your Business Worth?” last Wednesday at the Unity Bank Center for Business and Entrepreneurship at our Hunterdon Chamber’s office.  Darlene reviewed the three basic approaches and several methods for valuing business.  She discussed when you will need a business valuation, why a valuation for one Read More…

DARLENE SHAFFER PRESENTING AT 10/23 NJ COLLABORATIVE LAW GROUP

Darlene Shaffer, CPA/ABV/CFF/PFS, CVA, Principal at BKC, CPAs, will be presenting “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Legislation Impact on Alimony” at the October 23rd New Jersey Collaborative Law Group’s breakfast meeting hosted by Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. This presentation will: Cover significant changes to taxation of alimony effective January 1, 2019 under the Read More…

SHAFFER EARNS EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL FINANCIAL SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL

Darlene Shaffer, a CPA, a financial planner with BKC, CPAs, PC has recently been awarded the Personal Financial Specialist (PFSSM) credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), joining an elite group of professionals who have demonstrated advanced knowledge of tax, estate, retirement, investment and insurance planning.  The PFSSM Credential, established in 1987 Read More…

VALUATION DISCOUNTS WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE SOON

Currently, valuations of interests in family controlled entities for federal gift, estate and generation-skipping transfers can be reduced by discounts saving significant tax dollars, but this will change soon.  It may be too late after December 1, 2016 to take advantage of the more favorable rules currently in effect. Aggressive discounts were historically taken, thus Read More…

SHAFFER NAMED TREASURER OF THE NJ COLLABORATIVE LAW GROUP

Darlene Shaffer, a CPA, forensic and valuation expert with Bedard, Kurowicki & Co., CPA’s, PC located in Flemington, New Jersey, has recently been elected Treasurer of Board of the New Jersey Collaborative Law Group. Darlene is trained in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law and is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). Collaborative Read More…