Tax Planning for Business Brokers: Key Considerations
Business brokers play a pivotal role in the buying and selling of businesses, acting as intermediaries between buyers and sellers. Given the complexities of business transactions, tax planning becomes a critical aspect of their work, ensuring that both the broker and their clients can minimize tax liabilities and maximize after-tax gains. Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax...Read More
Chair’s Letter
Happy New Year! 2025 here, and with it comes change – change in how we do business, in the technology we use, and in the strategies that drive success. As Business Brokers, we must stay ahead of these shifts, adapt, and continue to grow. One of the best ways to prepare is through education. BBF offers a wealth of learning opportunities, from webinars to in-person...Read More
The Risks of Under-Reporting Income for Business Owners
One of the most critical questions for prospective buyers, investors, and lenders is understanding a business’s true income. However, it should come as no surprise that the party most invested in uncovering this information is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Why is determining a business’s real income so difficult? While financial records should provide a clear picture, business owners...Read More
Understanding the Odds of Selling a Business
When it comes to buying or selling a business, we often get asked two common questions: “How many businesses are for sale?” and “What percentage of businesses on the market actually sell?” To get a sense of the market, it’s important to break things down by business category. The industries that make up the majority of small to mid-sized business sales include: manufacturing, wholesale...Read More