Posted In: Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Commercial Law and Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling
Business Blog: Make Sure Your Non-Profit Charity is Compliant When Looking to Support Ukraine and Other Causes
By Brian D. Merklin on April 6, 2022
Since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine many Americans have been interested in contributing money or supplies to the humanitarian efforts underway. Some may even consider starting up their own non-profit charitable organizations for such purposes and this blog examines ways to keep your non-profit charity compliant....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling and Tax - Business & Corporate
Business Blog: Changes to Employee Retention Credit Provide Tax Relief for Businesses
By Brian D. Merklin on February 10, 2021
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) was signed into law. The CAA's purpose is to further assist businesses suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. While many of the provisions contained in the CAA may be helpful to businesses, changes to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) are particularly intriguing....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling and Tax - Business & Corporate
Business Blog: Big Game LIV - "Tax-Free" In the Sunshine State
By Brian D. Merklin on January 30, 2020
As San Francisco's elite defense prepares to face Kansas City's premier offense, there are sure to be plenty of huge hits in this year's Big Game. One hit that the players won't have to worry about this year, however, is their wallets being tackled for a loss....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling
Business Blog: Contract Liquor Agency Commission Bonus Program
By Brian D. Merklin on September 17, 2019
Through a partnership with contract liquor agencies and JobsOhio, the Ohio Division of Liquor Control announced a new program, the Contract Liquor Agency Commission Bonus Program ("Bonus Program")....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling
Business Blog: Due Diligence - From a Buyer's Perspective
By Brian D. Merklin on August 12, 2019
Due diligence is a process by which the buyer is able to investigate and analyze the assets, liabilities, records, financials, and customers of a business to ensure that what is being acquired aligns with the buyer's expectations. This is important for many reasons, including protecting the buyer from misrepresentations and omissions of fact regarding the purchased assets....
