by Matthew Murillo | Jan 17, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning, NLBM
On January 1, 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) went into effect, and it represents the most significant retirement-planning legislation in decades. Indeed, the changes ushered in by the SECURE Act have dramatic...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 17, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning, NLBM
Though most entrepreneurs understand the value of effective business planning, fewer are aware of the critical role estate planning plays in their company’s success. Yet considering what would happen to your business upon your death or in the event of your incapacity...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 10, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning, NLBM
While hiring independent contractors (ICs) offers a range of valuable benefits in terms of cost savings and convenience, it also opens your business up to some unique legal and financial complications. This is particularly true when it comes to your company’s...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 10, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning, NLBM
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to exemptions, deductions, and credits for your family’s federal income taxes. But one major change that you might not have noticed is the way the law altered the potential tax consequences of divorce. Unlike...
by Matthew Murillo | Mar 21, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
With the rise of the “gig economy” and so many people now working as independent contractors (ICs), as opposed to full-time employees, you should be well-familiar with the rules and requirements for the tax form known as a 1099. A 1099 is designed to document and...
by Matthew Murillo | Mar 14, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
When it comes to intellectual property (IP), you’re probably familiar with things like patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Yet, these are just terms describing how businesses can legally protect certain types of IP. Though such terms offer a general idea about what...
