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December 2011

Feature Article:
"Current Events in Estate and Gift Taxes"

Current law exempts estates with a value under $5,000,000 from estate tax. This current state of affairs represents the latest in a series of changes in the law that, in recent past, has included a year of no estate taxes on any estates regardless of size. Additionally the economy has affected small businesses rather severely. Both of these factors have reduced or altogether eliminated the need for business valuations in the context of estate and gift taxes. However, events are unfolding that are causing enormous uncertainty for legal, tax, and financial advisors. … (click here for complete article)


Practice Profile
Business Valuation Services for Acquisition Due Diligence and Pricing

Due diligence for a potential business acquisition is a crucial aspect of determining the acceptable purchase price. In such situations, Arxis Financial’s business valuation specialists can perform due diligence procedures which include: valuing tangible and intangible assets; analyzing historical accounting records and tax returns; reviewing financing, supply and sales agreements; and preparing pro forma financial projections. We can also assist clients in negotiating the acquisition price.

The specialists in Arxis Financial’s “Business Valuation” practice provide clients with a comprehensible valuation that carefully considers critical factors in acquisitions. We also have extensive experience in presenting and defending our findings in litigation proceedings. Our clients benefit from having valuation professionals who understand the realities of market valuations much better than the purely theoretical practitioners, resulting in very defensible and clear valuations. Our experts are well-known in the industry and highly respected for their depth of knowledge and resources.

 

Partner Profile:
The Business Valuation practice is headed by partner Chris L. Hamilton, CPA, CFE, CVA, DABFA. Mr. Hamilton is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, and a Diplomate with the American Board of Forensic Accounting. He is a licensed life and disability insurance agent and a General Securities Representative. Mr. Hamilton has published articles in several publications, and has made presentations at national conferences, training institutes and seminars on topics including forensic accounting, fraud and business appraisal.

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Chris Hamilton, CPA CFE, CVA, DABFA
chamilton@arxisgroup.com
(805) 306-7890
www.arxisfinancial.com
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Litigation Consulting
Forensic Accounting - Fraud - Business Valuation
 

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