November 2009

An article in Barron’s supports, in a big way, the importance of keeping good business records. The article details how the IRS disputed a $75,000 repayment of a loan for a business owner named Henry resulting instead in a $68,000 dividend, on which Henry owed tax. 

Joseph Gelband, a tax attorney from Larchmont, New York

I want to take the time to thank my clients that have made 2009 such a special year. I am very fortunate to work with some of the best people I know. A big thank you to the regular readers of this blog.  As I enter the 4th year for Rush on Business this coming March

Throughout this blog you will see posts that recommend business people enter into a shareholder agreement when they start a corporation with multiple shareholders. But did you know that unless your shareholder agreement states otherwise, your shareholder agreement may only be valid for 10 years pursuant to Iowa corporate law?

Chapter 490.732 of the Iowa