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Home » Authors » Beau Ruff

Articles by Beau Ruff

Planning for giving to heirs can involve nuance

Some devices have more tax liability than others
November 7, 2024
Beau Ruff

In his latest column, wealth planner Beau Ruff explains potential tax implications related to gifts.


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Tithing through a will can be overly complicated

Defining gift as lump sum rather than percentage is simpler to execute
October 24, 2024
Beau Ruff

Tithing a certain percentage of an estate rather than giving a defined sum adds to complexities the executor of a will must perform.


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Protecting address owner is possible, but complex

Real estate privacy planning to protect identity can be costly
October 10, 2024
Beau Ruff

The rabbit hole of privacy planning can become deep when it comes to protecting the identity of real estate owners, according to attorney and wealth adviser Beau Ruff.


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Some seniors face capital gains tax on home sale

Mitigating such liability often requires strategy
September 26, 2024
Beau Ruff

For some seniors, navigating the federal capital gains tax on the sale of their primary residence can be complex.


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Get business valuation prior to sale negotiations

Determining real worth of enterprise can be complicated, elusive
August 15, 2024
Beau Ruff

Attorney and financial planner Beau Ruff advises: When business owners get even the slightest hint of an interest in exploring sale options, they should engage a valuation expert.


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Federal, state rules restrict noncompete agreements

99% of workers won't be bound by such contracts
July 18, 2024
Beau Ruff

Between Washington’s current noncompete law and its scheduled updates and the new Federal Trade Commission rule, there’s a lot of nuance to parse when putting together any restrictive employment clauses.


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Structure of a business sale requires careful attention

Installment plans can generate more revenue, but put seller at higher risk
June 20, 2024
Beau Ruff

There are several things that the seller of a business should consider before accepting an installment payment plan.


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Retirement funds can be gifted first in estate plan

Adjusting beneficiaries could preserve more tax-free assets for heirs
May 23, 2024
Beau Ruff

When weighing how best to incorporate charitable giving into your estate plan, it can make sense to lean on pre-tax retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or traditional individual retirement account.


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Options are available to protect special property

Land use, character can be preserved via multiple strategies
April 25, 2024
Beau Ruff

For those who have special pieces of properties they wish to preserve, there are several planning strategies to consider.


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Gray-area tax savings could put business at risk

Questionable deductions can lead to what's known as piercing the corporate veil
March 28, 2024
Beau Ruff

Playing it fast and loose with tax savings can put a business at risk not only from the IRS, but also from creditors.


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