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Non-fungible Tokens (NFT) now represent a broad class of investments, from collectibles to more financial-type assets. As the applications advance, the existing consensus on the tax treatment of NFTs may change. While there is limited guidance from the IRS, there are considerations for creators and investors to keep in mind.

The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2023 budget blueprint that was released on March 28, and it consisted of a mix of familiar proposals and brand-new initiatives that reflect the President’s policy objectives. The familiar included calls for increasing the top corporate tax rate to 28% and the individual rate to 39.6%. Among the new...

For decades, owners of privately held companies have used Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to sell their business and unlock meaningful liquidity while preserving their legacy. Current federal and state laws create an environment where an ESOP might be an attractive path to align the objectives of selling shareholders, the management team, th...

The IRS is increasing its audit of large partnerships and is increasingly scrutinizing the validity and deductibility of management fee arrangements. In the case, Aspro, Inc. v. Commissioner, it offers a warning to taxpayers, including private equity and venture capital funds seeking to establish similar arrangements with their portfolio companies....

As families consider their family legacy and ESG strategy beyond philanthropy, they are moving toward long-term stability and practices that benefit people, the planet, and the needs of future generations. It’s an enterprise mindset that understands the importance of establishing a robust governance framework and providing family members with...

Forces are converging on private equity and compelling the industry to evolve. Adapting to the dynamic deal landscape, this eBook examines how to approach and maximize deal value at each stage of the acquisition lifecycle. Other emerging pain points and how to negotiate them include:Uncertainty regarding the accuracy of valuationsEvolutions in...

The word volatility has encapsulated the state of the economy and markets for the pandemic years, but 2022 added geopolitical upheaval and economic stabilization measures—including interest rate increases—to the mix. Amid concerns about a recession, how are private equity fund managers preparing? From this infographic, see how private e...

During the Great Resignation, retaining talent has become a big challenge for many employers who know that losing talent can be costly and high-performing employees are difficult to replace. While employees may leave if they are underpaid relative to the market, it is rarely the sole reason for leaving an employer. As companies think about ret...

In this Tax Outlook Survey, 150 tax executives were polled on questions ranging from their tax planning strategies to their views on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The findings indicate that the recently enacted and proposed tax policy changes continue to pose challenges to tax executives and their teams as they strive to ...

In December of 2017, the U.S. Tax Court decided in the Lender Management, LLC v. Commissioner case that deductions that were part of a taxpayer’s trade or business were deductible under Section 162; however, deductions under Section 212 were suspended through tax year 2025. Following the suspension of the 2-percent miscellaneous itemized deduc...

Many institutional investors have shed their skepticism and are dipping their toes into the crypto market, adding exposure through crypto funds, futures, and other emerging investment options. However, the world of crypto investing is still relatively uncharted territory. It is important to understand what cryptocurrencies are before investing or a...

The world has changed since COVID-19, and the most successful companies will use this time to review their long-term strategy, competitive advantages, and organizational agility. This playbook lists cost optimization strategies and actions to increase productivity, and poses key questions that executives and board members should be evaluating to en...

With so many priorities on the Biden administration’s tax policy agenda, the biggest question for businesses and individuals alike is: How will this impact me? Regardless of whether the administration accomplishes everything outlined in the Treasury’s Green Book, businesses and individuals must take a proactive approach to tax planning....

On the path back to growth, organizations are placing the customer experience (CX) at the top of their lists of digital priorities, beating out operational efficiencies by the slimmest of margins. As the balance of interactions between businesses and customers skews more digital and mobile in a post-COVID world, organizations will do well to i...

The Biden administration’s American Families and other tax proposals may complicate the tax landscape for high-income owners. Given the real possibility of targeted tax increases on the wealthy and President Biden earmarking $80 million for IRS audit efforts, business owners and family offices should review their current situations to identif...