by Robert J. Saalfeld | Jun 1, 2013 | Business & Taxation, News
By Business & Taxation Practice Group For those of you who don’t have the opportunity to read the tax code like I do, you may not know that the federal government has imposed a new 3.8% Medicare tax on certain investment income. Absent some up-front planning,...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Jun 1, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Estate Planning & Probate, News
By Estate Planning Practice Group Hoping to retire in the near future? Here is an overview of seven things to consider. Plan for Health Insurance Affordable health insurance is one of the biggest obstacles to retiring prior to age 65. Group coverage is typically less...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Jun 1, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Dental, News, Real Property & Land Use
By Mark Shipman & Doug Alexander You just started the initial negotiations on purchasing a dental practice. In addition to discussing the purchase price of the practice, the goodwill, and the equipment, there is a single line on the letter of intent that says you...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Apr 1, 2013 | Business & Taxation, News, Real Property & Land Use
By Doug Alexander & Mark Shipman Interestingly, many business owners don’t consider the importance of their lease or leases of business property when it comes to an eventual sale of the business. We see leases take many forms. They run the gamut from a simple...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Feb 5, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, News
The Oregon Legislature is back in session and the shift in balance of power makes it likely that laws imposing additional obligations on employers will gain traction in this year’s session. The Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law Team is tracking employment-related...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Jan 2, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Litigation, News
Although the so-called “fiscal cliff” was averted, certain payroll tax changes took effect on January 1, 2013. Employers should be aware of the following changes to Social Security and Medicare tax withholdings for wages earned in this new year: 1. Social Security –...
