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The Cecil Legacy: A North Carolina Story About Planning Beyond the Numbers
It is easy to assume that business value is driven primarily by financial results and mathematical analysis. However, the most persuasive and defensible valuations are grounded in a coherent narrative, supported by the numbers. The Tax Court’s decision in Cecil v....
The Biltmore Lesson: What Cecil v. Commissioner Teaches Us About Planning Beyond the Numbers
For estate tax purposes, value is determined as of a specific moment in time on the decedent’s date of death (or an alternate valuation date, if elected). As laid out in Bright, “…estate tax is an excise tax on the transfer of property at death, and that the property...
Valuation’s Role in Transaction and Exit Planning
Business owners often think of an exit, whether through sale, succession, or retirement, as a distant future event. In reality, ownership change is inevitable. The question is not if your business will change hands, but when and how prepared you will be when it does....
Opportunity Zones After the 2025 Tax Bill: What Investors and Business Owners Need to Know
The 2025 tax law made major changes to the opportunity zone program. The biggest shift is that opportunity zones are no longer just a fading tax incentive from the 2017 tax law. The program is now a permanent part of the federal tax landscape, with updated rules for...
QOZ 2026 Countdown: What to Do Now Before Deferred Gains Become Taxable
The Key Event: Mandatory Gain Recognition in 2026 December 31, 2026 is the date when deferred gains become taxable. The originally deferred gain becomes taxable in 2026, regardless of whether the investment has been sold This gain must be reported on the 2026 tax...
Decision Time is Approaching for Qualified Opportunity Zone Investments
Since its enactment in 2017, many taxpayers have taken advantage of the opportunity to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”) investments. If a taxpayer has a capital gain, the gain can be deferred through such an investment. These deferred gains mature on...
North Carolina Economic Report – 2026 First Quarter
Highlights: DMJPS is pleased to provide the first-quarter 2026 economic update for North Carolina's 15 metro areas. Estimates showed employment continued to grow, unemployment remained relatively low, and wages increased. At the same time, several indicators pointed...
Succession and Exit Planning: Make Sure You Can Still Say “No”
When is the worst time to sell a business? The simple answer: when you have to. The best time to sell, of course, is when you don’t have to—when the business is on an upward trajectory, and you have the flexibility to walk away. One of the most powerful negotiation...
North Carolina IRC Conformity: Status Update
North Carolina is one of many states that have still not updated their conformity with the Internal Revenue Code following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). As of today, the state continues to conform to the IRC as of January 1, 2023. We are...
Tariff Update: Refund Opportunities and What Businesses Should Know
Executive Summary Certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were invalidated following a Supreme Court ruling, prompting U.S. Customs and Border Protection to launch a refund process for eligible businesses that previously...
Stay in the Know With DMJPS’ Business Accounting Articles
The world of finance and reporting often has many complex regulations that can frustrate even the best in the industry. DMJPS can simplify complicated issues to improve your understanding and help you make informed decisions. Our accounting blogs provide businesses and individuals with a wealth of guidance, insightful content, and actionable solutions to reduce impediments on your path to growth.
If you want to stay ahead of the latest developments and gain the most comprehensive insight into the world of accounting, invest your time in reading our CPA blog. DMJPS’ business accounting articles are written by our team of nationally-acclaimed specialists, offering educational resources, strategic advice, and practical solutions to help you fulfill your most pressing financial and tax obligations.
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Tax Watch
The Cecil Legacy: A North Carolina Story About Planning Beyond the Numbers
It is easy to assume that business value is driven primarily by financial results and mathematical analysis. However, the most persuasive and defensible valuations are grounded in a coherent narrative, supported by the numbers. The Tax Court’s decision in Cecil v....
The Biltmore Lesson: What Cecil v. Commissioner Teaches Us About Planning Beyond the Numbers
For estate tax purposes, value is determined as of a specific moment in time on the decedent’s date of death (or an alternate valuation date, if elected). As laid out in Bright, “…estate tax is an excise tax on the transfer of property at death, and that the property...
Valuation’s Role in Transaction and Exit Planning
Business owners often think of an exit, whether through sale, succession, or retirement, as a distant future event. In reality, ownership change is inevitable. The question is not if your business will change hands, but when and how prepared you will be when it does....
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