By Bryan E. Pearce & Kelly A. Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Companies whose business succession planning includes the use of life insurance policies to fund a buy/sell agreement may have to go back to the drawing board. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States has significant implications for […]
By Tom Yuen, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Research and development are the lifeblood of the life science industry. From developing new drugs and medical devices to advancing biomedicine and biotechnology, life science companies pour billions into R&D each year in pursuit of life-changing innovations. However, the R&D process is extremely costly, time-consuming, and
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https://youtu.be/J8807vzYLY4?si=alh61saBlYSL9s-1 Research and development are the lifeblood of the life science industry. From developing new drugs and medical devices to advancing biomedicine and biotechnology, life science companies pour billions into R&D each year in pursuit of life-changing innovations. However, the R&D process is extremely costly, time-consuming, and risky, with many drug candidates and products failing
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By James DeLeo, MBA, CPA/MST & Kelly Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP One of the most important aspects of any M&A deal is the tax planning. While experienced dealmakers know to expect certain tax consequences, there are often unexpected tax implications that can arise. These unexpected tax bills can have a significant impact
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By Derek Rawls, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP The landmark Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. in 2018 fundamentally altered the landscape of sales and use tax compliance for businesses with multistate sales. By overturning the physical presence requirement, the Court paved the way for states to require remote sellers to
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You likely already know that year end is the optimal time for not-for-profits to conduct gift-giving campaigns. Donors are more generous during the holidays, and many people wait until the last minute to make tax-deductible gifts before the Dec. 31 deadline. In fact, according to Double the Donation, 10% of all charitable giving occurs on the
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Do you have an idea for a new venture with social benefits or environmental applications? You can set up as a for-profit entity — such as a C corporation, S corporation or limited liability company — with charitable functions. Or, if your key objectives are more altruistic, you may want to consider an alternative: forming a
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The term “501(c)(3) organization” — which refers to the Internal Revenue Code section governing not-for-profit entities — often is used interchangeably with “public charity.” But not all 501(c)(3) organizations are public charities. Some are private foundations, and they’re subject to different tax rules. Individual and Family Charity A private foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created by
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The tax-exempt status of a 501(c)(3) organization is its lifeblood. Without it, most not-for-profits couldn’t obtain the financial and other support they need to fulfill their mission. That’s why you need to protect your exempt status at all costs. 6 Violations Following is a brief overview of six common ways nonprofits’ tax-exempt status can be jeopardized
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Some taxpayers who have been playing “catch up” on their retirement savings after age 50 will soon be losing one of the tax breaks they have enjoyed. Starting January 1, 2024, any catch up 401(k) contribution made by a taxpayer earning $145,000 or more during the previous year must be made – after taxes –
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