• Many estate plans are outdated, improperly executed, or non-existent.

• Trusts can protect family assets and support responsible inheritance.

• Open communication with heirs about roles and expectations can reduce future conflicts and confusion.

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According to a survey from LegalShield, nearly 60% of U.S. adults don’t have a will — even though 90% acknowledge they need one. Even among those with estate planning documents in place, 22% have never updated them. They may have missing or incorrect beneficiaries or improperly titled assets, diminishing the legal protection those documents were designed to protect from probate.

These numbers tell us that a significant number of families are unprepared to transfer wealth effectively or protect it for future generations. Many beneficiaries also mistakenly believe that what they inherit will be taxed as income — a common misconception that can add unnecessary confusion to the process.

For families looking to preserve wealth while empowering heirs to manage their inheritance responsibly, trusts can offer long-term benefits when implemented with care and updated regularly. In this article, we’ll examine several potential trust structures and provide guidance to help your family achieve its wealth preservation goals.

Why Trusts Matter for Generational Wealth

A well-structured trust can:

• Safeguard assets from creditors, lawsuits, and potential divorces

• Provide a framework for responsible access to funds

• Support heirs with varying levels of financial maturity

• Maintain family intentions across multiple generations

• Reduce the administrative burden on surviving family members

But the real value lies in thoughtful design and consistent maintenance. Setting up a trust isn’t a one-time activity; you must revisit and update it periodically to reflect changes in your growing family, financial circumstances, and state laws.

Here are a few different trust structures that can help you achieve your goals:

Dynasty Trusts

A dynasty trust can last multiple generations — potentially hundreds of years in some cases. These trusts keep inherited assets outside of each heir’s taxable estate, reducing exposure to estate taxes over time. They can also be structured to distribute income or principal according to specific rules, helping beneficiaries avoid overspending or becoming financially dependent on the trust.

These trusts help preserve the value of large estates across generations by shielding inherited assets from estate taxes, creditors, or future divorces. They also allow grantors to express family values through distribution requirements — like completing college or maintaining employment.

Because a dynasty trust can span decades, it’s crucial to choose a trustee (or succession of trustees) with clear oversight protocols.

Spendthrift Trusts

For families concerned about a beneficiary’s spending habits or personal stability, a spendthrift trust adds another layer of protection. These trusts restrict a beneficiary’s ability to access or assign their interest in the trust to others, preventing them from squandering the funds or using them as collateral for personal loans.

Spendthrift provisions can stand alone or be added to a broader irrevocable trust. They are especially helpful when a beneficiary struggles with addiction, financial discipline, or legal troubles.

This type of trust requires a trustee who can exercise discretion over distributions, so it’s usually best handled by a neutral third party rather than an heir.

Irrevocable Trusts

An irrevocable trust permanently transfers ownership of assets out of the grantor’s estate. Once established, the grantor no longer has control over the assets and changes generally require court approval or beneficiary consent.

Though less flexible than revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts are often used to reduce estate tax exposure, protect assets from lawsuits or future claims, or facilitate Medicaid planning or other eligibility-based programs.

They can also hold life insurance policies, real estate, or business interests, helping families plan for liquidity and facilitate a smooth transition across generations.

Addressing Common Estate Planning Pitfalls

Even when a trust is in place, several issues can undermine its effectiveness:

• Improper titling of assets: Assets must be formally retitled into the name of the trust. A mismatch between legal documents and account ownership may derail the estate plan.

• Beneficiary adjustments: Make sure the beneficiary designations on accounts like life insurance and retirement are aligned with the beneficiary on the trust. Mismatches are common and can undermine your estate plan.

• Outdated documents: Wills and trusts prepared a decade ago most likely do not reflect your family’s current situation. Review and update the plan after life events like marriage, divorce, births, deaths, disability, or significant changes in assets.

• Lack of preparedness: Set to take place over the next two decades, the Baby Boomer generation’s “Great Wealth Transfer” will move an estimated $84 trillion to spouses, dependents, and charities. Most heirs have no idea how much they will inherit, or even where to find estate documents in the event of a parent’s death or incapacity. At a minimum, connect heirs with the estate attorney who has the documents.

• Lack of communication: In many cases, family conflicts arise not from a lack of resources but from a lack of communication. Parents who explain their estate decisions ahead of time, such as why they selected a particular child to be an executor or trustee or how real estate will be divided, help reduce confusion and resentment. Including a written letter of intent with estate documents provides additional context beyond the legal language.

• Naming multiple co-executors: Many parents name two or more adult children as co-executors or trustees to be “fair”. In reality, this creates gridlock when siblings can’t agree on next steps. If you believe putting one sibling in charge will breed conflict, consider naming an independent trustee — like a corporate trustee service — instead.

How MGO Can Help

Trusts can protect wealth, but the real protection comes from thoughtful planning, proactive communication, and timely updates.

At MGO, we work with families to assess current estate tax exposure and identify and design appropriate estate tax minimization structures to align with your ultimate goal. We also help facilitate family discussions and connect heirs with the right advisors to assist in smooth transitions of estates.

Whether you’re establishing a trust for the first time or reevaluating an outdated estate plan, our team can provide insight into trust strategies tailored to your family’s values, financial goals, and long-term objectives.

Contact us today to explore how we can support your family with your estate planning.

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• High-net-worth individuals often have multiple income streams and need to coordinate tax strategies across entity types and asset classes.

• The proper structuring of investments can often have a significant positive impact on the economic gain realized.

• Start to plan at least 18 to 24 months before the sale of a closely held business to ensure proper structure, boost business valuation, and improve after-tax outcomes.

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You’ve built significant wealth. As a result, taxes have become more than just a line item in your budget — they’re a force that can quietly erode your returns, complicate your business exit, and reshape your legacy.

Fortunately, you have a window of opportunity to take control. Proactive tax planning can help you align today’s strategies with tomorrow’s vision — whether you’re juggling multiple businesses, eyeing a potential sale of an investment, or preparing to transition out of your company.

This article examines how to approach tax planning to maximize your earnings and stay ahead as tax laws shift.

Understanding the Tax Implications of Different Income Streams

The average high-net-worth individual typically has around seven income streams. These can include salaries and wages, pensions and annuities, interest, dividends, capital gains, rental and royalties, business profits, and more.

Each type of income can face different tax rules and rates — which makes planning across all sources critical.

For example, you might defer income into years where your marginal rate is lower (such as in retirement or during a gap year after a business sale), accelerate deductions in high-income years to offset earnings, or swap investment property using a 1031 like-kind exchange to defer recognition of capital gains.

Strategically harvesting investment losses can also help manage bracket thresholds and your exposure to the net investment income tax (NIIT).

Also, consider how you generate income through various entities. Sometimes, an investment’s structure can have a greater impact on tax outcomes than the investment itself.

For example, at the federal level, income from a C corporation is taxed at both the corporate (21%) and shareholder levels (up to 23.8% on dividends), resulting in effective tax rates that leave less than half of earnings in your control once you layer in state taxes. In contrast, S corporations and other passthrough structures may offer favorable pass-through treatment and qualify for a QBI deduction (20% of the business income).

Planning for Business Exits with Taxes in Mind

Selling a closely held business may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. The company may make up a large portion of your net worth and, with so much at stake, the tax treatment of the sale can dramatically alter the outcome.

We recommend that business owners start preparing for a sale at least 18 to 24 months in advance. But even if a sale isn’t on the immediate horizon, business owners should operate as though the company is always “for sale”. Opportunities often arise unexpectedly and financials that aren’t sale-ready can delay or derail a deal. Minimize all working capital kept in the business for at least the year preceding a sale. You will not be paid any more money for a business with a ton of working capital versus the minimum.

A knowledgeable CPA can help you identify red flags, clean up reporting, and implement strategies that improve the business’s financial profile so you’re prepared to act when the timing is right.

A longer timeline gives you runway to halt unnecessary reinvestment and boost earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) — directly affecting the sale price and reducing excess working capital.

Structuring the Deal

The structure of a sale plays a crucial part in the tax treatment of potential gains. Many sales of closely held businesses take the form of asset sales rather than stock sales, mainly because asset purchases offer more favorable terms to the buyer. When a buyer purchases the company’s assets, they avoid inheriting legacy liabilities and can allocate the purchase price among depreciable assets for future tax benefits.

However, even for transactions legally structured as a stock sale, buyers may use a Section 338(h)(10) election to treat the deal as an asset sale for tax purposes. This hybrid structure provides the buyer with the benefits of an asset acquisition while technically acquiring the stock.

From the seller’s perspective, both methods can yield similar tax outcomes. The gain from the sale typically flows through to the owner as a capital gain. If any portion of the purchase price is allocated to depreciated fixed assets, there may be a small amount of ordinary income due to depreciation recapture. As long as the owner is actively involved in the business at the time of sale, it’s generally exempt from the 3.8% NIIT.

In some cases, especially in deals involving private equity, buyers want to retain the existing owner’s involvement, so the buyer may acquire a majority interest and require the seller to continue managing the business. This is often structured through an F-reorganization, which allows for tax deferral on the portion of the business not immediately sold.

Another common feature of modern deals is the earnout: a portion of the sale price that’s paid over time based on the company’s future performance — usually tied to EBITDA targets. Earnouts can create significant tax planning opportunities and risks when they extend over several years.

Finally, for owners concerned about a large tax hit, investing the gain into Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) funds can provide a way to defer capital gains and potentially reduce future taxes. This benefit was made permanent by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Working closely with a CPA who understands these nuances allows you to align the terms of the sale with your broader financial goals.

Potential Section 1202 Tax Saving Strategies

Selling qualified small business stock (QSBS) may qualify for Section 1202 treatment. This tax provision allows individuals to avoid paying taxes on up to 100% of the taxable gain recognized on the sale of QSBS. The gain exclusion is worth $10 million or 10 times investment basis and applies to C Corporation stock issued after August 10, 1993, and before July 4, 2025, held for at least five years.

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act increases the Section 1202 exclusion for gain to $15 million or 10 times basis for QSBS acquired after July 4, 2025, and held for at least five years. There is a reduced gain excluded if the stock issued after July 4, 2025, is only held for three years (50% exclusion) or four years (75% exclusion).

Section 1202 creates an effective tax rate savings of up to 23.8% for federal income tax, and many states follow the federal treatment — resulting in even more substantial savings.

How MGO Can Help

Tax outcomes are rarely 100% predictable, but we can help shape them with foresight and planning.

Now is the time to take a closer look at your income, investments, and business interests. Don’t wait until the tax code changes. Schedule a planning session with an MGO advisor to start building a roadmap today.

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• Most Americans lack an up-to-date estate plan, leaving inheritances at risk of delays, disputes, and unintended distributions.

• Wills and trusts help clarify intentions, avoid probate, and protect beneficiaries.

• Review and update estate plans regularly — especially after major life events — to reflect changes in family structure, assets, and federal and state laws.

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The U.S. is on the precipice of the largest generational transfer of wealth in history. Baby Boomers account for 51.8% of the country’s total wealth, and over the next two decades (through 2045) an estimated $68-84 trillion will transfer to their spouses, descendants, trusts, and family foundations.

This massive shift will affect millions of families, yet too many are unprepared — both those who will pass on wealth and those who will inherit it. Despite rising awareness of the importance of estate planning, an estimated two-thirds of Americans don’t have any estate planning documents (wills, living trusts, healthcare directive, durable power of attorney, etc.), and won’t bother until a medical diagnosis or the death of a family member compels them. And those who do prepare estate planning documents typically either: (1) fail to update them on a regular basis, or (2) don’t place their assets in the trust’s name — subjecting those assets to probate and court proceedings.

One recent development adds even more urgency to the need for estate planning conversations. The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) permanently raises the federal estate tax exemption to $15 million per person or $30 million for married couples (with proper planning) starting in 2026. This increase shields more wealth from the 40% federal estate tax and creates new planning opportunities for high-net-worth families.

With more flexibility under the new exemption levels, now is the time to take a look at your estate plan. A thoughtful and regularly updated estate plan is essential for families looking to preserve and pass on wealth. Here’s what that entails:

Start With the Fundamentals: Wills and Trusts

A will outlines how you want your assets distributed after your death and names guardians for minor children (if applicable). Without one, the state’s intestacy laws take over — which can delay the process and distribute assets in ways you may not have intended.

Certain trust structures take it a step further by allowing assets to bypass probate. This saves time, reduces legal and administrative fees, and helps maintain privacy. Trusts also offer greater control over how and when beneficiaries receive assets. This is particularly important for families with minor beneficiaries, blended families, or those with concerns about their heirs’ financial readiness.

Creating these documents is only the beginning. One common breakdown in estate plans comes from mismatched asset titling. For example, a trust may be established to hold real estate or investment accounts. But, if the assets are still titled in the individual’s name, they may fall outside the scope of the trust — requiring them to go through probate like any other asset.

After establishing a trust, review every asset — including bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and real property, to ensure correct titling and beneficiary designations.

Revisit and Refresh as Life Changes

Estate planning is not a one-time task. Documents drafted years ago may no longer reflect your current family structure, financial picture, or wishes.

Too often, we see wills and trusts that were never updated after:

• Marriage, divorce, or remarriage

• Birth or adoption of children or grandchildren

• Total disability of a beneficiary

• Death of a named trustee or beneficiary

• Significant changes in wealth or business ownership

Additionally, federal and state laws are constantly evolving — and these changes can have profound effects on your estate plan. Schedule time for a full estate plan review every three to five years, or after major life events.

Leverage Gifting to Reduce Estate Size

Structured gifting can be a powerful yet simple way to reduce the taxable value of an estate, especially for families with closely held business interests.

In 2025, individuals can gift up to $19,000 annually to any number of recipients without using their lifetime exemption or filing a gift tax return. Married couples can gift $38,000 per recipient.

For high-net-worth families, these amounts may not be significant enough to matter on a year-to-year basis. However, when multiplied over several recipients over a decade or more, the total can be substantial.

For example, if a couple gifted $76,000 annually to an adult child and their spouse, that’s $760,000 over a decade. That amount is removed from the estate and potentially sheltered from the 40% estate tax.

This strategy can also include gifting fractional shares of a closely-held business to heirs over time. Doing so gradually helps prepare the next generation for future ownership while reducing the size of the taxable estate.

Be sure to work with your advisors to properly execute and document these gifts to avoid triggering unwanted tax consequences or disrupting business control.

Prepare the Next Generation for What’s Coming

An estimated 15% of Americans will receive an inheritance in the next 10 years, yet most lack the financial knowledge to handle the responsibility. Often, beneficiaries are unaware of the size of the estate or the decedent’s intention — and the disconnect can create confusion, resentment, or financial missteps after a family member’s death. Most family members are under the misbelief that they will be taxed upon the receipt of an inheritance.

Open communication about inheritance plans, values, and responsibilities reduces these risks. Consider involving heirs in estate planning conversations, educating them about trusts and business succession plans, and giving them opportunities to participate (with guidance) in philanthropic or investment decisions.

Address Complex Assets Like Family Businesses

Families with significant business holdings should pay special attention to succession planning and ownership transfer structures. Options may include:

• Establishing a family limited partnership (FLP)

• Using grantor-retained annuity trusts (GRATs)

• Gifting non-voting or minority business interests gradually

• Consider having a formal buy-sell agreement

These strategies require coordination between estate planning attorneys and tax advisors to align the legal structure with business operations, tax liabilities, cash flow needs, and long-term ownership goals.

How MGO Can Help

Wealth transfer doesn’t happen automatically. Without planning, estates of any size can become a source of friction, tax exposure, or missed opportunity.

At MGO, we help individuals and families develop tailored estate strategies that reflect your values, protect your assets, and align with evolving tax laws.

If you’re ready to take the next step in preserving your legacy and preparing future generations, reach out to our team today to start the conversation.

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• The generous lifetime gift and estate tax exemption makes now an opportune time to transfer wealth.

• Trusts can offer ways to retain control, provide for family members, and address tax exposure.

• Delaying creating or updating estate plans can lead to outcomes that don’t reflect your wishes or family circumstances.

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For individuals and families with substantial assets, estate and trust planning can help manage risk, maintain control and safeguard wealth across generations.

People often delay taking action until after a major life event. Delaying can mean missing out on valuable opportunities to structure your affairs efficiently.

Let’s look at five proactive estate and trust planning approaches that support long-term goals and address tax exposure, family dynamics, and philanthropic intent.

1. Transfer Wealth Thoughtfully with Lifetime Gifting Strategies

The current lifetime gift and estate tax exemption is historically high, set at $13.99 million per individual or $27.98 million for married couples in 2025.

There is talk in Washington about increasing the exemption or eliminating the estate tax entirely. However, while it remains, gifting allows you to transfer wealth out of your estate, potentially bringing the value of your estate below the lifetime exemption threshold.

For example, you can make direct gifts to family members up to the annual exclusion amount ($19,000 per recipient in 2025) without using any of your lifetime exemption. To be even more generous, consider paying medical expenses or tuition on behalf of the recipient. Payments made directly to the institution don’t count toward your annual gift limit or your lifetime exemption.

2. Use Trusts to Balance Control and Flexibility

Trusts are valuable tools for high-net-worth families seeking to preserve control and protect their assets. When carefully designed and managed, they can even help address complex family dynamics and future risks — such as loss of wealth due to divorce, creditor claims, or poor financial decisions by heirs.

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust (IDGT)

One strategy to consider is transferring assets to an IDGT. This type of trust is disregarded for income tax purposes. You pay tax on any income generated by the assets in the IDGT, thereby allowing the trust to grow without the burden of paying income taxes (since it is paid by the donor and not subject to gift taxes). 

Transferring minority interests in real property or businesses allows you to reduce the reportable gift by a minority discount. However, it’s crucial to discuss this strategy with a tax advisor to ensure the tax law has not been modified to restrict the benefits of this type of entity.

You retain certain powers, such as the ability to swap assets in and out of the trust in exchange for other assets of equal value.

For estate and gift tax purposes, the assets transferred to the IDGT are removed from your estate. However, the ability to substitute assets from the IDGT provides flexibility if you’re unsure of which assets to gift initially or if your estate plans change in the future.

Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)

Another trust strategy is CRTs. By establishing a CRT before a major sale, the trust provides an income stream to you as the donor and a future benefit to your kids or a charitable organization, while potentially generating current tax deductions.

3. Tax Planning for Investments

The structure of your investments has estate planning implications.

If you have concentrated stock positions, exchange funds allow you to substitute or replace your shares in exchange for a pooled investment vehicle structured as a partnership. Since you don’t sell the securities, you don’t trigger capital gains at the time of exchange. When structured correctly, you can convert a single security into a diversified portfolio that mimics the risk profile of a broad-based stock index.

Municipal bonds and U.S. Treasury bonds are other options for tax-efficient investing. The interest earned on municipal bonds is generally excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, the income may be exempt from state and local taxes if you’re a resident of the state where the bond was issued.

The income earned on Treasury bonds is subject to federal taxes but is exempt from state and local taxes.

4. Tax Strategies for Philanthropic Giving

Philanthropy plays a central role in many estate plans. Some strategies to discuss with your tax and financial advisors include:

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

A DAF is an investment account set up for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations. It provides an immediate charitable deduction, but you have the flexibility to distribute funds to charities over time. While you decide which charities to support, your donation can potentially grow.

Ideally, you would contribute long-term appreciated assets (not cash) to the DAF so the unrealized gain on the asset avoids taxation, and you receive an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the donated securities.

You can establish a DAF at most brokerage firms.

Charitable Gifting Before a Liquidity Event

Donating appreciated assets to a qualifying charity may allow you to avoid capital gains tax on the sale of a privately held business.

For example, say you’re preparing to sell your interest in a business, which will result in a capital gain. Before the sale, you might consider making a donation to your own private foundation or a public charity, charitable remainder trust, or a DAF to lower your taxable income below the threshold required to qualify for a 0% or 15% capital gains tax rate. This strategy potentially avoids capital gains on the appreciated assets donated, reduces the tax impact of selling the business, and yields a charitable deduction.

Again, these are complex transactions. It’s crucial to work with a tax advisor who specializes in guiding you through these tax-saving opportunities.

5. Avoid Common Pitfalls in Estate Planning

Despite the importance of estate planning and the potential advantages, it’s easy to procrastinate when it comes to actually getting your affairs in order. But delaying or ignoring these decisions can lead to costly consequences.

Here are some of the issues we see arise frequently:

• Outdated documents: If you created your estate plan when your children were minors, it may no longer reflect the appropriate structures once they reach adulthood. Life changes like marriage, divorce, or disability can dramatically affect your intended outcomes.

• “DIY” or online estate plans: It’s tempting to try to avoid attorney fees by drafting a will and other estate planning documents on your own or with the help of online tools. However, incomplete or inaccurate estate planning documents can cause complications after death. Instead, work with an attorney who is familiar with the laws in your state. Many offer free initial consultations and charge a flat fee for drafting basic estate planning documents.

• Lack of prenuptial agreements: According to a Harris Poll survey conducted by Axios, only about one in five married couples have a prenuptial agreement. While not as common in first marriages, a prenuptial agreement is an essential estate planning tool for second (and subsequent) marriages. Without one, wealth may be unintentionally diverted away from children in blended family situations.

How MGO Can Help

Thoughtful estate and trust planning is an act of good stewardship. However, timing matters.

Whether you’re anticipating a liquidity event, entering a second marriage, or updating your existing plan, reach out to MGO’s Private Client Services team. We can help you develop and manage trusts and estate plans to shape your legacy, care for future generations, and support the causes you believe in.

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• Bookkeepers and accountants each play distinct but complementary roles in managing a wealthy family’s financial ecosystem, with the bookkeeper handling recordkeeping and the accountant providing insight and analysis for decision making.  

• Without accounting insight, key opportunities may be missed, including tax savings and estate planning to compliance with IRS regulations and wealth transfer strategies. 

• The complexity of wealth is often underestimated and often requires more than surface-level financial tracking.  

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Many affluent families believe that their financial affairs are straightforward, leading to frustration over the lack of immediate access to comprehensive financial information for liquidity, budgeting, tax planning, and investment management purposes.  

In reality, however, many wealthy individuals have more complex financial affairs than they realize, including multiple trusts, extensive private equity investments, private foundations, multiple residences, family limited partnerships, intrafamily loans, and much more. Given this complexity, one might question whether their financial affairs are truly as simple as they initially appear. 

To keep track of it all, many wealthy individuals and families hire professionals to manage their finances. However, some families find that the inputs tracked through extensive bookkeeping are not the same as the insights provided through in-depth accounting and comprehensive financial reporting. This article will detail the tasks performed by each discipline and why both bookkeeping and accounting services are essential for providing structure and clarity to a family’s or an individual’s financial affairs.  

The Essential Partnership: Bookkeepers and Accountants 

Understanding the distinction between bookkeeping and accounting is crucial for holistic financial management. Bookkeeping involves the meticulous recording of financial transactions and documenting every financial move accurately. Accounting, on the other hand, encompasses a broader range of services, including the interpretation, analysis, and reporting of financial data to inform strategic decisions. Both functions are indispensable; bookkeeping provides the foundational data, while accounting transforms this data into actionable insights, enabling families to preserve and grow their wealth across generations. 

Consider the example of a wealth holder with a diverse portfolio of personal property, marketable securities, and alternative assets. The bookkeeper enters all transactional data for a given month into a general ledger system and runs a few reports – perhaps total expenses, an income statement, and a balance sheet. But a monthly summary of debits, credits, liabilities, and assets doesn’t provide truly insightful information.  

An accountant, however, will review the reports and: 

1. Determine the underlying reasons for significant changes – For example, was additional cash contributed to this investment account or was a distribution received?  

2. Make adjustments to help increase the potential for tax-deductible expenses – Are all costs associated with an operating entity/for-profit trade or business being allocated to the right entity?  

3. Notify the tax team of any relevant information – Has the tax team incorporated the gain from the sale of securities in their quarterly estimated tax payment calculations? 

As you can see, the bookkeeping data serves as the foundation for various analytical and strategic activities, but it requires a higher level of analysis to bring meaningful insights to the forefront.  

How Accountants Support a Comprehensive Financial Strategy 

Enhancing Tax Benefits 

For high-net-worth individuals with multiple family members, investment advisors, operating entities, residential properties, and staff it is often difficult to ensure that the appropriate tax deductions are being taken and reported correctly.  

For example, many wealthy families have employees that support their personal needs from a lifestyle management perspective, but those same individuals may also provide support for the family’s business and investment-related activities. A bookkeeper might book a personal assistant’s payroll and benefits costs, for example, under a single entity in the general ledger. An accountant, on the other hand, might allocate a pro-rata share of those costs to the operating business or investment entities the assistant supports, thereby facilitating additional tax deductions for the family. 

Additionally, while individuals may intend to keep all business-related expenses on one credit card and personal expenses on another, business and personal expenses are often intermingled. Most bookkeepers won’t know how to analyze the expenses and reclassify them as necessary to the tax-deductible business accounts, but a knowledgeable accountant will.  

Transfer Wealth Efficiently  

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families face unique challenges in estate and wealth transfer planning. Accountants leverage financial records to develop comprehensive estate and wealth transfer plans that align with the wealth holder’s long-term goals. These plans might include charitable contributions, funding trusts, and direct gifting strategies. Bookkeepers record past actions, but accountants can help the wealth holder make more informed decisions about the future.  

For example, while many bookkeepers will record an asset at cost upon its acquisition, they often won’t know the importance of tracking each asset under the appropriate entity’s general ledger account and continuing to record the fair market value of the asset on the balance sheet. As a result, the wealth owner may not be able to easily see where their personal net worth stands, especially regarding the value of assets still titled in their name. Without this information, it’s very difficult to answer questions such as “What is my estate tax liability if I were to pass away today, and what can I do to lower that in the future?” 

Similarly, accountants will bring the wealth holder ideas that make current wealth transfer plans more efficient. For example, an accountant may know that an irrevocable grantor trust has a clause allowing for the exchange of an asset in the trust for an asset of equal value on the wealth holder’s personal financial statement. With such knowledge, they might recommend a swap for significantly appreciated marketable securities being held in trust with other non-appreciated assets of the same value. This way, beneficiaries get a step-up in basis upon the wealth holder’s death, which would not be the case if they were titled to a trust upon death. Learn more here.  

Compliance with Commitments and IRS Regulations 

Accountants can see trends in the financials and know that there are deeper questions to ask. For example, if the family owns a property that they usually rent out, but suddenly rental income stops coming in, the accountant is likely to raise questions to stay in compliance with tax regulations. Sometimes, a family member or friend is allowed to stay at the property for free, which the IRS classifies as a gift. If the rent isn’t reported on a gift tax return, then the statute of limitations doesn’t start running, and the IRS can go back and audit records indefinitely.  

The same issue can apply to an intra-family loan. A bookkeeper may just book the payment as a distribution, but an accountant will know that additional documentation is required to ensure that the IRS doesn’t deem the loan a gift, potentially creating a 40% gift tax liability on the value of what was intended to be a loan.  

Finally, an accountant will know to document not just the initial investment in a private placement investment, but the full amount of the uncommitted capital. Aggregating the uncommitted capital across the entire portfolio will enable better liquidity planning in the future as capital calls come in over time.  

Questions about your wealth that bookkeepers and accountants can address: 

Elevate Your Wealth Management Strategy 

Bookkeepers provide an essential service for affluent individuals and their advisors by maintaining accurate and detailed financial records. However, accountants take this data to the next level, transforming it into strategic financial planning, enhanced tax strategies, and a smoother generational wealth transfer. By leveraging the combined strengths of bookkeepers and accountants, affluent individuals and their advisors can enhance their financial management strategies and explore potential new opportunities for wealth growth and preservation. 

Understanding the distinct roles and value of each professional is important for fully leveraging financial data. Whether focusing on accurate bookkeeping or benefiting from comprehensive accounting services, engaging the right professionals can provide the insights needed to grow and protect a family wealth enterprise for years to come. 

How MGO Can Help  

At MGO, we are well-versed in the financial landscapes that affluent individuals and families must navigate. Our Private Client Services team offers both meticulous bookkeeping services and high-level accounting services to make sure that every aspect of your financial world is not only documented but strategically handled. We collaborate closely with you and your advisors to uncover meaningful insights, enhance tax efficiency, support intergenerational planning, and make sure you’re compliant with ever-changing regulations. Whether you’re looking to create structure around your current finances or plan for future growth and legacy, MGO offers you clarity and confidence needed to manage your wealth with ease. Contact us to learn more.  

Written by Nickie Dupuis. Copyright © 2025 BDO USA, P.C. All rights reserved. www.bdo.com 

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• Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals offer athletes exciting opportunities, but also potential pitfalls if not approached strategically.

• Athletes should educate themselves on taxes, carefully review contracts, and budget with long-term security in mind.

• With guidance on financial obligations, agreements, and smart money management, athletes can maximize NIL benefits while safeguarding their futures.

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You are a talented young athlete with a growing public profile. You’ve just been offered a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal, an opportunity that can put some extra money in your pocket or even, in some cases, make a more profound impact on your financial life. It’s an exhilarating time, but it’s also crucial to approach this new chapter with the right knowledge and mindset.

Three Essential Financial “Plays” Every NIL Athlete Needs To Know

Whether you’re a college or high-school athlete, or the trusted advisor to a young athlete, here are three critical actions you should take to avoid common financial pitfalls associated with NIL deals. 

1. Recognize Your Tax Obligation 

One of the first hurdles you’ll encounter in the world of NIL deals is taxes. It’s essential to understand that the money you earn from these deals is subject to taxation. Many young athletes overlook this, often because they’ve never had to deal with taxes before. 

To avoid potential financial trouble down the road, consider these steps: 

• Educate yourself: Young athletes receiving payments from NIL deals are responsible for paying taxes on that income just like professional athletes. Take the time to learn about taxes, especially how they apply to your earnings. Understanding the basics of taxation will empower you to make informed decisions. 

• Consult a tax professional: Before signing any NIL agreement, consult with an experienced accountant, tax advisor, or business manager. They can help you calculate your tax obligations, identify potential deductions, and develop a tax strategy tailored to your situation. Along with ensuring any federal, state, and local taxes you owe are paid on time (avoiding penalties), a tax professional can also help you navigate more complex situations – such as earning income across multiple states. 

• Practice smart spending: Resist the urge to splurge on electronics, clothes, or cars as soon as the money starts rolling in. Create a budget that considers your future tax payments, living expenses, and financial goals. Staying disciplined with your spending is key to long-term financial success. 

2. Execute Agreements Cautiously  

Navigating NIL deals can be tricky. There are various state laws and school policies to consider, along with a number of legal “gotchas” to avoid. Here’s how you can safeguard your interests:  

• Seek legal advice: Before signing any NIL agreement, engage a lawyer with experience negotiating NIL and brand endorsements for athletes. An attorney with expertise in sports contracts can help you navigate the important terms in an NIL deal, such as money, exclusivity, length of the agreement, how the brand can use your name, image, and likeness, and an athlete’s delivery requirements. An experienced attorney will help you spot potential pitfalls and ensure the agreement aligns with your long-term goals.  

• Beware of “standard” or simplistic agreements: When someone refers to a contract as “standard” or provides an overly simplified agreement, that should throw up a red flag. All it takes is the slightest language in your agreement to give a company unfettered rights to use your name, likeness and image in ways you never intended.   

• Follow regulations: An experienced advisor will help you navigate specific laws and policies set by your state, school, and the NCAA regarding NIL deals. For example, you cannot share photos or videos in your team uniform with logos from other brands without first getting permission from your school or the brands. 

3. Budget Wisely for the Long Term  

While newfound wealth can be exhilarating, it’s crucial to manage your finances wisely:  

• Prioritize needs over wants: When it comes to spending, prioritize essential needs over extravagant wants. Understand this financial windfall may be a one-time occurrence, so focus on building a secure future rather than indulging in immediate gratification.  

• Future-proof your earnings: Instead of assuming this is a continuous stream of income, treat each deal as if it were your last. Create a budget that accounts for potential future earnings and uncertainties, ensuring you’re prepared for any scenario.  

• Explore tax mitigation strategies: Consider tax mitigation strategies, such as retirement planning and deferral opportunities, to minimize your tax burden. Consulting a financial advisor can help you explore these options. 

Make the Most of Your NIL Opportunities

The legalization of NIL in college and high school sports represents an exciting shift for young athletes. It can offer game-changing money, enabling you to take care of your financial needs, along with building your brand for future growth. But with great success also comes great responsibility. Even professional athletes who’ve reached the highest pinnacles of their respective sports can end up without the financial resources they need if they don’t plan ahead. 

The good news is by recognizing the potential pitfalls and seeking professional guidance early in your NIL journey, you can better position yourself for long-term financial success. Remember, it’s not just about profiting from your name, image, and likeness today, but also securing your financial future for tomorrow. 

How MGO Can Help

Our Entertainment, Sports, and Media practice understands the unique challenges athletes face at all stages of their financial journey. Whether you need assistance with tax planning, contract negotiations, or financial strategy, we’re here to guide you toward a successful future in the world of sports and NIL. 

This article was co-authored by Leron E. Rogers, Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP.

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• Royalty accounting errors and contractual breaches are widespread in the music industry, likely causing many artists to be underpaid.
• A comprehensive royalty audit examines contracts, income sources, expenses, and more to uncover underpayments and leverage for better deals.
• Even if no issues are found, an audit provides peace of mind by validating an artist is being compensated properly for their work.

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As a music artist, you work tirelessly to create art and build your career. But are you truly being compensated fairly for your creative output?

The sad reality is that royalty accounting errors and contractual breaches are rampant in the music industry, leaving many artists underwhelmed by their royalty statements. Even if you feel like you’re getting paid properly, there’s a strong chance you’re leaving money on the table.

The Prevalence of Royalty Issues

Auditing an artist’s royalty statements nearly always uncovers issues, whether it’s money owed or contractual breaches.

With the complex, multi-layered way music royalties flow these days — from streaming services to publishers to labels — there are numerous potential points of failure where sums can go underreported or uncollected entirely. Add in the many publishing and record labels being sold or merged, and mistakes become extremely common — whether caused by accounting errors, improper/failed registrations, or misinterpreted or ignored contractual language.

Causes of royalty shortfalls include:

• Registration issues like incorrect songwriter shares or wrong ISRC (International Standard Recording Code)
• Improper royalty rates
• Failure to pay bumped royalty rates after recoupment or certified sales levels
• Publishers failing to collect from all royalty sources
• Expenses improperly deducted from royalty accounts
• Uncashed royalty payment checks going unclaimed
• Lost/”leaked” revenue in accounting
• Improper sample clearances

Even if the dollar amounts seem small at first, contractual breaches can create powerful leverage for artists to escape bad deals, reclaim valuable copyrights, or renegotiate more favorable terms.

“A client came to me when he was trying to sell his catalog. I found a billion streams that his publishing company missed. He would have sold his catalog undervalued,” said royalty expert Dan Sassone.

Uncovering Hidden Revenue Streams

So how can you determine if you’re being paid properly? Embarking on a journey to reclaim lost royalties begins with a thorough examination of your income sources and contractual obligations. By conducting a royalty audit, you can uncover missed opportunities, rectify errors, and ensure compliance with your agreements.

While auditing your royalties is undoubtedly beneficial, the intricacies of the music industry can pose formidable challenges. This is where having a team of knowledgeable professionals on your side becomes invaluable.

Experienced auditors will first comb through your contracts to verify you’re being paid per the agreed rates, bumps, and terms. They’ll check that all income sources (streaming, downloads, broadcasts, etc.) are properly registered and being collected. And they’ll scrutinize deducted expenses line-by-line to validate their accuracy and approval.

This holistic approach can bring to light both overt underpayments and more obscured irregularities that surface-level audits often miss.

Key steps in royalty audits include:

1. Source Verification – Scrutinize statements from royalty sources and streaming platforms to verify the accuracy of reported earnings. Even major platforms and publishers like Songtrust or BMI can overlook royalties.

2. Contract Compliance – Compare contractual terms to actual earnings to ensure adherence to agreed-upon rates and conditions. Reviewing your contracts with a fine-tooth comb can reveal inconsistencies between what you’re owed and what you’re receiving, such as incorrect royalty percentages or unreceived bonuses.

3. Identifying Discrepancies – Cross-reference data to pinpoint discrepancies between reported earnings and expected income. For example, instances of missing streams or incorrect ISRCs can result in significant revenue losses.

How a Royalty Audit Benefits Music Artists

As the industry’s royalty streams grow increasingly complex, taking a guarded stance with your revenue is good business practice. Your gut feeling is a powerful indicator. If you sense that something is off or that you should be earning more, chances are you’re onto something. Even if there aren’t any red flags, it’s still wise to validate you’re getting your full share for the music you brought to life.

Key benefits of royalty audits for musicians include:

• Receive Compensation – If there is money that you should have been paid, you may be able to recoup some or all of it or negotiate another form of compensation. Through this process, we have helped artists recoup thousands to millions of dollars they might never have realized otherwise.

• Gain Peace of Mind – Rest assured knowing that your earnings are being meticulously reviewed and optimized.

• Identify Bad Actors – Determine whether discrepancies stem from contractual misunderstandings, administrative errors, or deliberate misconduct.

• Support Legal Efforts – If you are involved in a legal dispute or pre-litigation, audit findings can help you address disputes, negotiate settlements, and safeguard your rights in contractual matters.

Take Charge of Your Royalties Today

Whether you’re a chart-topping sensation or an emerging talent, maximizing your earnings from royalties is essential to your long-term financial well-being. By conducting regular royalty audits, you can safeguard your financial interests, mitigate risks, and ensure that every note you play translates into the fair compensation you deserve.

How We Can Help

MGO is one of the only firms to offer in-depth royalty auditing services. Along with looking at payments, we also conduct a meticulous review of contracts, registers, rates, etc., to determine if anything is missing. Don’t leave hard-earned royalty money on the table — reach out to our team today.

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• Athletes often face financial challenges despite lucrative careers due to mismanaging money or trusting the wrong people with their finances.
• Common risks that threaten athletes’ wealth include entourages, unqualified gatekeepers, and financial short-sightedness.
• Solutions to frequently seen financial pitfalls for pro athletes involve setting boundaries, seeking diverse advice, and adopting disciplined budgeting.

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It’s an all-too-common story: A talented athlete makes it to the big leagues and scores a life-changing payday only to watch their wealth slip away.

In some cases, it’s the result of overspending or poor financial planning. In other cases — like we recently saw with Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (you can read MGO Entertainment, Sports, and Media Industry Leader Tony Smalls‘ perspective on that situation in this ESPN article) — it’s trusting the wrong people with access to your finances.

The reason we see the same story play out time and again in the world of professional sports is simple: athletes aren’t trained to look out for red flags or be proactive about protecting their money.

But just as you would prepare for an opponent before a big game or match, you need to be aware of the potential financial pitfalls you may encounter as a professional athlete.

The Five Biggest Dangers to Athletes’ Wealth

The warning signs that an athlete’s wealth is about to take a turn for the worse are easy to spot – because it happens in predictable ways. Lack of experience and betrayals of trust are enough to take down all but the strongest financial foundations. The biggest keys are to understand it can happen to anyone, and take the simple steps to avoid these issues.

1. The Entourage

Friends from the neighborhood latch onto the athlete and live the celebrity life while being a persistent drain on finances and a source of bad ideas. The athlete has promised to “take them out of the neighborhood/poverty,” but forgets that before they can help anyone else, they need to put the oxygen mask on themselves first. 

What to do instead: You can turn this potential risk into an asset. Take your crew out of the neighborhood but set them up to thrive. Whether through responsible small business loans, or education and career training, you can rise up together. 

2. The Gatekeeper

Far too frequently, a long-time friend or family member lacking financial expertise assumes the role of “The Gatekeeper” for the athlete. This individual often makes ill-informed business choices and monopolizes access to the athlete, shielding their finances from scrutiny and preventing anyone from uncovering potential negative consequences. 

What to do instead: Instead of relying on a single gatekeeper, assemble a roundtable of advisors AND meet with them together, as often as you can. Especially as significant financial decisions are being made. Carefully evaluate those you entrust with financial matters, considering both their motivations and competency in making sound financial decisions. If either aspect is lacking, guide them toward improvement or seek out individuals with the necessary qualifications and integrity. 

3. The Tantrum

When finally rewarded for the work and discipline required to become a pro, many athletes go through a phase of feeling they deserve anything and everything. When advised not to buy luxury items such as jewelry or cars, the response often is “who the hell are you to tell me what I can or cannot buy!?” Increasingly disastrous financial decisions inevitably follow. 

What to do instead: This one is on you. No one will ever truly understand what you’ve endured to achieve success, but you also have to keep one foot on the ground and understand how quickly you could lose everything you’ve worked for. The best path forward is to implement a budget with room to enjoy what you’ve earned that also has controls in place to ensure you’re building an unshakeable foundation for the future. 

4. The YES Men

When someone in the athlete’s camp gets fired for not agreeing with a bad decision, the professionals hired to protect their client (like the agent, business manager, or lawyer) may mitigate any conflict with the athlete to avoid getting fired — becoming YES Men. They would rather ride out the impending financial storm rather than tell the athlete what he or she actually needs to hear. Once there are only YES men around, the end is almost certainly near. 

What to do instead: Understand how getting different points of view on financial matters helps avoid financial hazards. Get into the habit of asking your team: “What could go wrong with this financial move?” The final decision is always yours, but there is tremendous value in advisors who feel confident sharing financial knowledge and experience, even when you don’t want to hear what you need to hear. 

5. Financial Myopia

Athletes can have a defective vision of their financial future. The average career span in the NFL is 3.3 years. In the NBA, it’s 4.5 years. The NHL is 5 years. And MLB is 5.6 years. Sure, pro players may earn a lot of money. But after paying agent’s fees, taxes, and shelling out for a luxury lifestyle, there isn’t much left to support the non-playing years. Some athletes may think they can pull off another miracle in overcoming all odds to maintain their lavish lifestyle, but the most common result is a broke athlete. 

What to do instead: Budgeting and planning are the keys here. Just remember it isn’t a “one or the other” situation. With the right mindset and approach, you can still live (relatively) large, while putting away enough to secure a future for yourself and your family. It just takes some self-control and a willingness to make the right decisions. 

Overcoming Financial Obstacles by Building a Winning Team

Many athletes come into a level of money at a young age that no one is truly prepared to handle. Lack of experience and betrayals of trust are enough to take down even the strongest financial foundations. This is why it is essential to choose a winning financial team. 

Too often, athletes split responsibilities between team members (frequently friends and family members), allowing them to operate in silos without any oversight. This sets the stage for financial trouble down the line. Instead, you need to build a team of professionals who work together, so you always have a system of checks and balances in place. 

Remember, true baller status comes when an athlete can live like a king for a lifetime, not just a couple years. When you build a trusted team, establish a plan, and follow it through, you can live comfortably long after your playing days are over. 

How We Can Help

With more than 30 years of experience working with athletes, actors, and music artists, our dedicated Entertainment, Sports, and Media team understands the unique financial challenges you face. Our team will help you build a financial foundation to achieve your goals both now and in the future. Reach out to us today to learn more.

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• The music industry has changed drastically, with artists now having more control over their careers and revenue streams beyond deals with record labels. 
• Artists today need to view themselves as enterprises with diverse income opportunities including live shows, merchandising, licensing deals, streaming royalties, content creation, and catalog sales. 
• To fully capitalize on these opportunities, artists must surround themselves with a team of expert advisors to help navigate all the financial, accounting, and business intricacies involved.

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The journey to success in the music industry is no longer a straight line. While the path to earning substantial revenue previously only had one route — through a major label — those days are gone. The digital age has ushered in a new era, where artists have many direct pathways to their fans and an array of new revenue opportunities. 

But with new opportunities comes new challenges. Today’s artists have to figure out how to navigate, manage, and optimize numerous complex revenue streams with little guidance. This is why having a trusted team of advisors is essential to ensure you are getting the most from your artistic output — both in terms of building your fan base and your financial future. 

Here’s how working with a top advisor can help you transform from artist to enterprise, adept at building diverse income streams and overcoming any associated financial hurdles.

1. Live Performances: Looking Beyond the Spotlight

Live performances and touring remain pivotal for musicians to generate income. However, the financial success of a tour is not just about what you’re getting paid; it’s also about what you’re spending. That’s why meticulous planning is essential. From production costs to transportation, a trusted advisor ensures every dollar is accounted for before signing any contracts. Artists can also leverage performances for additional revenue through avenues like live streaming, behind-the-scenes access, or even concert films (i.e., Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film). Advisors can help structure those deals to optimize the highest take-home payout.

2. Merchandising: Capitalizing on Brand Appeal

Merchandising offers a lucrative avenue to capitalize on an artist’s brand and deepen fan connections. Advisors can guide artists through various merchandising paths — from direct sales to brand collaborations to affiliations — to help them determine the best financial option. While direct sales may seem the most appealing on paper (where you might see numbers like “90% profit”), the associated responsibilities, such as sales tax management and warehousing, shipping, and staffing considerations, need careful evaluation. A seasoned advisor helps strike the right balance between profit and practicality.

3. Licensing and Sponsorships: Negotiating the Right Deal

Licensing and sponsorships have become integral to the music industry, with brands using music to sell everything from cars and sneakers to movies and fast food. Advisors play a crucial role in evaluating and negotiating these deals — ensuring you are getting fairly compensated for your name and image, and the opportunity aligns with your brand and goals. The evolving licensing landscape—with artists now able to self-publish and go through Spotify, Apple, and other platforms—has made getting licensing deals done easier. One independent artist we work with got a six-figure deal when a network went to TuneCore looking for music to use in a TV show.

4. Streaming Revenue: Making the Most of Royalties

Music streaming platforms dominate the music consumption landscape today. While streaming royalties may be lower than what an artist receives from radio spins, terrestrial radio cannot touch the real-time data streaming provides (providing demographics of who is listening to your music, where they are listening, etc.). When it comes to managing streaming royalties, it pays to have a trusted advisor to track your royalties across all platforms — analyzing streaming data and royalty statements to ensure proper payment and identifying any discrepancies. Advisors also can strategize royalty planning, including estimated tax payments on royalties to avoid penalties, and help negotiate more favorable distribution deals with streaming platforms, exploring creative arrangements and exclusive partnerships.

5. Creator Content: Creating a Consistent Revenue Driver

In today’s creator economy, valued at over $100 billion, creating content is a powerful revenue stream. Many music artists are augmenting their income to the tune of six-to-nine figures a year by creating content for TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, NFTs, as well as a variety of other media and platforms. Advisors can guide you in navigating the challenges that arise from managing online content revenue — which often trickles, and then floods in, from multiple sources, and can quickly become unwieldy without a system in place to manage it. Proper financial management, including tax planning and budgeting, becomes crucial as content creation becomes a more prominent income source.

6. Catalogue Monetization: Structuring Your Ideal Sale

High-profile artists like Dr. Dre and Justin Bieber have recently sold their catalogue rights for large chunks of change. Catalogue monetization is the one time you are in complete control of your asset; you can carve out whatever deal you want (10-year, 20-year, 50%, 80%, etc.). Advisors guide artists in choosing the right partners, structuring deals, and determining the extent of the catalogue to sell. Your advisor will also help you weigh the tax considerations of collecting royalties versus selling all or some of your catalogue (royalties are taxed at 37%, while catalogue sales are taxed at 20%), and set up your sale in the most tax-efficient manner possible (for example, installment sale vs share sale). This one-time opportunity demands careful deliberation, and having the right team advising on nuances is paramount.

Building the Team Around Your Team

Moving from artist to enterprise means building a team to help you succeed. Your advisors are your team around your team. Much like a corporation brings in consultants, having seasoned business advisors available when you need them will help you make informed decisions to grow your brand and secure your financial future.  

How We Can Help:

Our Entertainment, Sports, and Media (ESM) practice helps music artists at all stages, from rising stars to legends, offering financial, tax, and business management services to help you build your brand and maximize opportunities. Contact our ESM team today to learn how we can help take your music career to the next level.

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There are a variety of reasons companies would prefer to avoid a traditional IPO. For those entities we provide tailored solutions during the entire go-public process — or portions of it — including the pursuit of alternatives such as a Regulation A+ offering and reverse mergers. We help each client find the path that’s right for your unique needs.

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Our China practice has the language skills and cultural understanding to navigate market complexities. Call or contact us online to find out how we can help you.

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