In today’s complex economic landscape, tax planning for closely held businesses is more crucial than ever. Our comprehensive CPE webinar, "Strategic Tax Planning for Partnerships, LLCs, and S Corporations," provides essential insights and strategies to navigate the intricate world of flow-through entity taxation. This session is designed to equip tax professionals, financial advisors, and business owners with the knowledge to optimize tax outcomes and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

Key Topics Covered

Structuring Techniques:

Entity Selection: Explore the pros and cons of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships to determine the optimal structure for your business.
S Corporation Elections: Understand eligibility requirements, benefits, and how S Corps compares to other entity types.
Governance and Control: Learn about shareholder and operating agreements to establish effective governance and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Tax Planning and Compliance:

Federal and State Tax Considerations: Stay updated on recent tax law changes and navigate state-specific tax issues.
Pass-Through Entity Taxation: Maximize deductions with strategies for the Qualified Business Income Deduction (Section 199A) and plan for tax-efficient distributions.

Succession Planning and Exit Strategies:

Succession Planning: Develop strategies for seamless generational transitions and the use of buy-sell agreements.
Exit Strategies: Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and ESOPs to structure effective exit plans and maintain business continuity.

Emerging Issues and Future Trends:

Technological Advancements: Understand the impact of digital transformation on tax planning and compliance.
ESG Considerations: Incorporate environmental, social, and governance factors into your strategic planning.

Top Ten Significant Flow-Through Issues and Areas to Avoid:

Critical Flow-Through Issues: Address issues such as basis calculations, self-employment taxes, and passive activity loss limitations.
Avoidance of Common Pitfalls: Learn how to avoid improper income allocation, documentation failures, and mismanagement of partnership agreements.