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What is limited liabilty?
Limited liability is a principle of business law which shields the owners of a business from the business's liabilities. Owners of a business which has limited liability may lose … more
What are the advantages of organizing a business as a Sole Proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by an individual and that is not formed pursuant to any special legal construct, such as a limited liability partnership or a corporation. As … more

An Ounce of Prevention - How Businesses Can Minimize the Threat of Litigation
Litigation is not only a nuisance for a business; it can also lead to a business’s demise. The uncertainty of pending litigation can make existing and potential investors nervous and unwilling to provide the resources necessary for the business to succeed. The damage may be done even if the business is ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing. Of course, if the business is … more
Buy Sell Agreements
People enter business ownership relationships with the hope that the relationship will continue for as long as the business operates. However, despite the excitement of a new business, it is important to be realistic. A co-owner may want to leave the business in the future and all of the business owners must protect themselves for that possible, or probable, occurrence. For example, … more

Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation
This form is required by the IRS when you file a final tax return for a business. (Form 966 ( Rev. 12-2007)
Application for Determination for Terminating Plan
Complete and submit this form to apply for a determination on the dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 5310 (Rev. 4-2006)
Notice of Plan Merger or Consolidation, Spinoff, or Transfer of Plan Assets or Liabilities; Notice of Qualified Separate Lines of Business
Use this form to notify the IRS of a merger or consolidation of plans. (Form 5310-A (Rev. 4-2006)
Distributable Benefits From Employee Pension Benefit Plans
This form is required by the IRS when you file for a determination on other dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 6088 ( Rev. 3-2008