Recourse and Nonrecourse Debt in an LLC  As a tax attorney and business attorney, John McGuire of The McGuire Law Firm works with partnerships regarding the impact of partnership debt and the impact of recourse and nonrecourse debt.  The article below outlines law to consider regarding partnership debt.  If you have a question regarding partnership...Read More

A business attorney can help you form the proper entity or entity structure based upon the needs of your business. Further, through this process, your business attorney can explain to you the different liability protections afforded different entities and the different tax implications to the business and business owners based upon the choice of the...Read More

The Complete Liquidation of a C Corporation  Many business owners and shareholders of corporations will ask their tax attorney and/or business attorney, “what is a complete liquidation, and what are the tax implications to the C Corporation and the shareholders upon a complete liquidation?”  I always find it interesting, maybe even ironic that the term...Read More

Effect of a Deficit Restoration Obligation  A deficit restoration obligation is a partner’s unconditional obligation within a partnership agreement to restore any deficit balance in their capital account when the partnership liquidates.  The presence (or absence) of a deficit restoration obligation within a partnership agreement impacts which partners can be allocated losses & deductions generated...Read More

Transfers of Property to a Corporation In Exchange for Stock  A Denver tax attorney and business attorney at The McGuire Law Firm can assist clients with the formation and structure of corporations.  The article below outlines the tax implications when contributing property to a corporation in exchange for stock. Many business owners inquire as to...Read More

Partnership Basis  A Denver business attorney at The McGuire Law Firm can assist business owners in understanding their ownership interest in their business and how such value can impact their tax consequences upon sale or transfer.  The article below has been drafted by a business attorney to discuss a partner’s basis in their partnership interest....Read More

Liquidating Distributions & Shareholder Gain or Loss  At The McGuire Law Firm, a Denver business attorney and tax attorney can assist you with all types of business transactions from formation to sale.  The article has been drafted by a tax attorney to discuss liquidating distributions from a corporation and tax consequences to the individual shareholders....Read More

Compensation Planning: Types of Qualified Retirement Plans  Compensation planning can be very important for business owners both individually and as a means by which to maintain the services of employees.  As a Denver business attorney and tax attorney, John McGuire works with businesses to create and implement compensation plans.  A Denver tax attorney can also...Read More

Formation of the Partnership: Contribution of Property & Basis  At The McGuire Law Firm a Denver tax attorney and business attorney can assist clients with the formation of their partnership and the tax consequences based upon the property contributed by the partners.  The article below has been drafted by a tax attorney may be useful...Read More

C Corporation Considerations When Selling Your Business  As a business and tax attorney, John McGuire at The McGuire Law Firm is commonly asked, “how should I sell my business, and what are the tax implications?”  This question brings about many issues; way too many to be discussed in a short article, but the owners of...Read More