Beginning March 1, 2026, FinCEN will implement the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule to increase transparency in certain all-cash residential property purchases made through entities and trusts. The rule requires reporting beneficial ownership information, reducing anonymity in entity-based transactions and affecting how real estate investors using LLCs or trusts complete future closings.

Most entrepreneurs focus on growing their business—but few prepare properly to sell it. From overlooking tax basis and deal structure to neglecting clean financials and pre-sale tax planning, these common mistakes can significantly reduce your after-tax proceeds. In this article, we break down four critical steps that can protect your leverage, maximize value, and help you keep more of what you’ve built.

Many franchise owners overpay the IRS not because they lack profit, but because their business structure isn’t optimized. Operating under a default LLC can mean unnecessary self-employment taxes and missed deductions, while the right structure — like an S-Corp election — could potentially save thousands each year.