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Tax Week in Texas

The rendition deadline for small businesses in Texas is this Friday, April 15. Business owners have to submit rendition forms that list all of their taxable inventory, including all machinery and equipment, that the business owned in 2010. This process allows business owners to state their opinions of their equipment and property value before the […]

2022-12-29T03:22:19-05:00April 14th, 2011|Uncategorized|

The Distinction Between MEA and CMEA

The designation of Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) is awarded by NEBB Institute, the industry leader in USPAP-compliant Machinery & Equipment Appraisals. A CMEA undergoes comprehensive training on the approaches to value, depreciation, value determination, USPAP regulations, and ethics. A Machinery & Equipment Appraisal submitted by a CMEA will withstand scrutiny by the IRS, […]

2022-12-29T03:36:09-05:00March 31st, 2011|Uncategorized|

Become an NEBBI Member Today!

If you’re a follower of this blog, you already know the benefits a CMEA designation can bring to your business. For example, real estate appraisers have found that adding machinery and equipment appraisal to their services improved their bottom line exponentially. And plenty of people need the services of a CMEA, including attorneys, business owners, […]

2022-12-29T03:36:50-05:00March 23rd, 2011|Uncategorized|

International Society of Business Analysts Business Podcasts

As a member of NEBB Institute, you automatically get membership in the International Society of Business Analysts (ISBA). In addition to loads of great resources, ISBA also provides educational opportunities, including podcasts from business experts in various fields. Check out some of our past podcasts on the things you need to know about buying and […]

2022-12-29T03:38:50-05:00March 16th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Reduce Tax Obligations with Cost Segregation

Cost segregation is a technique to depreciate assets that separates real estate into personal property, such as machinery or equipment, land improvements, buildings on the land, and the land itself. Personal property and land improvements are then depreciated at an accelerated rate in order to reduce the building owner’s tax obligations. If your business is […]

2022-12-29T03:41:44-05:00March 3rd, 2011|Uncategorized|

Collateral Appraisal Can Help Small Businesses During Loan Application Processes

A recent Wall Street Journal article, “Firms with Collateral Gain an Edge,” suggests that even in the current economic environment, banks are lending; however, they are more likely to lend to businesses that have tangible collateral. According to the article, companies with tangible assets such as machinery and equipment or property are “getting a first […]

2022-12-29T03:43:06-05:00February 24th, 2011|Uncategorized|

The Role an Appraisal Plays in the Eyes of Lenders

Most would-be borrowers probably aren’t aware of how important an appraisal is when they’re seeking a loan. When determining if a business is a good investment risk, lenders will often examine the so-called “Five Cs of Lending.” These five Cs are: 1. Character – Is the business trustworthy? The business’s financial performance, credit report, management, […]

2022-12-29T03:45:42-05:00February 16th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Are You Eligible for a 1031 Exchange?

A new year brings with it promises of tax time. And while you’re poring over the multiple forms on your desk and sorting through your 2010 receipts, you may already be planning for your 2011 taxes. If you’re planning on selling one of your business’s assets this year and replacing it with a new one, […]

2022-12-29T03:46:14-05:00February 10th, 2011|Uncategorized|
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