The FTC, Washington State, and Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23rd of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning non-compete agreements throughout the nation. In 2020, Washington state enacted its own prohibitions on…
Is an Installment Sale Preferable to All Cash At Closing?
Let’s assume you are ready to sell your business and you are reviewing two competing offers, both compelling in their own way. The first offer is for an all-cash payment…
New Corporate Transparency Act Requires Action by Small Business Owners
Business owners beware: starting this year, individuals seeking to set up a legal entity (think LLC or corporation) as well as owners of existing legal entities, should be prepared to…
Your Business Tax Savings Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Small business owners sometimes have an enviable opportunity to save on tax. They rightfully look for every loophole to which they are entitled to save money on taxes by deducting…
Is the Nonprofit Advocating or Lobbying? The Answer Can Affect Tax-Exempt Status
During a lunch with an Executive Director of a local charity that currently qualifies as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3), I heard him remark that he is a constant advocate for both…
Finance Your Business with A Loan Instead of an Equity Investor
Securing a source of capital for a new or existing business can be a challenge. Consider a common scenario: Diana has a promising idea for a new business and possesses…
Setting up a Solo LLC is Simple; a Multi-Member LLC is Infinitely More Complex
When setting up a business, conventional wisdom dictates that the business be set up in a legal entity providing limited liability protection, like a Limited Liability Company (LLC). This is…
Letter of Intent to Purchase Business
Individuals seeking to start or grow a business often look to acquisition strategies to achieve those goals. Once a prospective Buyer has identified a potential business to acquire and once…
Washington Capital Gains Tax is Here to Stay
On March 24, 2023, the Washington State Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion upholding the constitutionality of the new Washington Capital Gains Tax in Quinn v. State of Washington. Accordingly,…
Selling the Family Business to Children
Parents that have built a successful business and have raised capable children might find the proposition of selling the family business to the children compelling. As with so many decisions…
