Insights

Structuring Search Fund Investments as “Qualified Small Business Stock”

Common search fund investment targets range in enterprise value from $5 to 15 million, are founder-owned, and are organized as “S” corporations for tax purposes or as LLCs classified as partnerships. With this target profile, it is often possible to structure search fund investments as investments in “qualified small business stock” (“QSBS”).

Donors Take Care: How to Avoid Charitable Giving Scams

The Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of 10 states filed a lawsuit in federal court against Cancer Recovery Foundation International (aka Women’s Cancer Fund or the “Fund”), and its president, Gregory Anderson, alleging that they raised $18 million over a five-year period from donors who wanted to help cancer patients, but that only 1% of the money went to help the patients.

Safe Assets During 2023 Bank Turmoil

In this episode of the Family Office Podcast Series, Managing Director, Tamer Alamuddin, and Senior Portfolio Manager, Henry Dormitzer, of Choate Investment Advisors discuss safe assets in light of the recent volatility in the banking sector.

Understanding the New Massachusetts Millionaires Tax

The new “Massachusetts Millionaires Tax” goes into effect on January 1, 2023 and will impose a 4% surtax, in addition to the 5% flat income tax, on those who domicile or reside in Massachusetts and earn over $1 million annually.

Search Funds Beware: Strategies for Avoiding PFIC Adverse Tax Consequences

Because Search Funds seek to invest in active businesses, searchers and their US investors are often surprised to learn that they may be subject to the Passive Foreign Investment Company (“PFIC”) rules for US federal income tax purposes.

COVID-19's Impact on the Bond Market

Henry Dormitzer of Choate Investment Advisors continues the conversation on municipal bonds with Anson Clough and Nathan Harris of Appleton Partners as they discuss the current state of the bond market.

The Basic Concepts of Municipal Bonds

Henry Dormitzer of Choate Investment Advisors is joined by Anson Clough and Nate Harris of Appleton Partners to discuss all things municipal bonds.