M&A & Tax

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Apr 18, 2026
15 MIN

How Much Can You Pay Someone Without a 1099?

When hiring contractors, you can pay up to $599.99 without triggering 1099 reporting. Once payments reach $600 or more annually, you must issue Form 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC depending on payment type—but exceptions exist based on recipient business structure and payment method

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Section 382 Tax Rules Explained

Section 382 limits NOL carryforwards after ownership changes to prevent tax loss trafficking. Learn how ownership tests work, limitation calculations, and compliance requirements for M&A transactions

Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN

How to Pay Foreign Contractors?

US businesses hiring foreign contractors face complex IRS compliance requirements. This guide explains tax withholding rules, required forms like W-8BEN and 1042-S, payment methods, treaty benefits, and step-by-step processes to avoid penalties when paying overseas freelancers legally

Apr 18, 2026
18 MIN

What Does UCC Stand For in Business?

UCC stands for the Uniform Commercial Code, a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions across the United States. For business owners, attorneys, and anyone involved in buying or selling goods, understanding the UCC is essential to structuring enforceable agreements and avoiding costly disputes

Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN

How Much Can You Pay Someone Without a 1099?

When hiring contractors, you can pay up to $599.99 without triggering 1099 reporting. Once payments reach $600 or more annually, you must issue Form 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC depending on payment type—but exceptions exist based on recipient business structure and payment method

Apr 18, 2026
15 MIN

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Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN

Section 382 Tax Rules Explained

Section 382 limits NOL carryforwards after ownership changes to prevent tax loss trafficking. Learn how ownership tests work, limitation calculations, and compliance requirements for M&A transactions

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Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN

What Does UCC Stand For in Business?

UCC stands for the Uniform Commercial Code, a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions across the United States. For business owners, attorneys, and anyone involved in buying or selling goods, understanding the UCC is essential to structuring enforceable agreements and avoiding costly disputes

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Apr 18, 2026
18 MIN

What Is Transactional Law?

Transactional law encompasses the legal work involved in business deals and commercial arrangements. Unlike litigation attorneys who resolve disputes in court, transactional lawyers structure transactions, draft agreements, and prevent legal problems before they arise

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Apr 18, 2026
18 MIN

How to Pay Foreign Contractors?

US businesses hiring foreign contractors face complex IRS compliance requirements. This guide explains tax withholding rules, required forms like W-8BEN and 1042-S, payment methods, treaty benefits, and step-by-step processes to avoid penalties when paying overseas freelancers legally

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Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN

What Is Personal Liability in Business?

Personal liability means you can be held financially responsible for business debts and lawsuits using your own assets. Understanding when protection applies, how corporate structures shield personal wealth, and where vulnerabilities exist helps you make informed decisions safeguarding your financial future

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Apr 18, 2026
12 MIN

How Far Back Can the IRS Audit a Business?

The IRS typically has three years to audit business tax returns, but substantial understatement extends this to six years. Fraud or unfiled returns eliminate time limits entirely. Your business structure and filing accuracy determine examination periods

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Top view of a business desk with legal code book, contracts, pen, glasses and laptop in warm professional lighting
Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN

What Does UCC Stand For in Business?

UCC stands for the Uniform Commercial Code, a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions across the United States. For business owners, attorneys, and anyone involved in buying or selling goods, understanding the UCC is essential to structuring enforceable agreements and avoiding costly disputes

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Top-down view of a business desk with a laptop showing a world map with location markers, stack of tax documents, coffee cup, and a pen representing international contractor tax compliance
Apr 18, 2026
18 MIN

How to Pay Foreign Contractors?

US businesses hiring foreign contractors face complex IRS compliance requirements. This guide explains tax withholding rules, required forms like W-8BEN and 1042-S, payment methods, treaty benefits, and step-by-step processes to avoid penalties when paying overseas freelancers legally

Read more
Office desk with stacked tax documents folders and a laptop showing financial data with a wall clock in the background
Apr 18, 2026
12 MIN

How Far Back Can the IRS Audit a Business?

The IRS typically has three years to audit business tax returns, but substantial understatement extends this to six years. Fraud or unfiled returns eliminate time limits entirely. Your business structure and filing accuracy determine examination periods

Read more
Corporate office desk with financial documents, laptop showing charts, pen and stamp, business tax regulation concept
Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN

Section 382 Tax Rules Explained

Section 382 limits NOL carryforwards after ownership changes to prevent tax loss trafficking. Learn how ownership tests work, limitation calculations, and compliance requirements for M&A transactions

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What Is Enhanced Due Diligence?

Enhanced due diligence serves as the magnifying glass that reveals hidden connections, questionable wealth origins, and patterns that might otherwise slip through conventional screening. Financial institutions must implement EDD for high-risk customers, PEPs, and suspicious activity

Apr 18, 2026
21 MIN
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What Is Personal Liability in Business?

Personal liability means you can be held financially responsible for business debts and lawsuits using your own assets. Understanding when protection applies, how corporate structures shield personal wealth, and where vulnerabilities exist helps you make informed decisions safeguarding your financial future

Apr 18, 2026
16 MIN
Office desk with stacked tax documents folders and a laptop showing financial data with a wall clock in the background

How Far Back Can the IRS Audit a Business?

The IRS typically has three years to audit business tax returns, but substantial understatement extends this to six years. Fraud or unfiled returns eliminate time limits entirely. Your business structure and filing accuracy determine examination periods

Apr 18, 2026
12 MIN
Top-down view of a business desk with a laptop showing a world map with location markers, stack of tax documents, coffee cup, and a pen representing international contractor tax compliance

How to Pay Foreign Contractors?

US businesses hiring foreign contractors face complex IRS compliance requirements. This guide explains tax withholding rules, required forms like W-8BEN and 1042-S, payment methods, treaty benefits, and step-by-step processes to avoid penalties when paying overseas freelancers legally

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