Advanced Estate Case: Dynasty Trust, MSO, No Gift Tax
How a $400M Business Owner Used a C-Corp MSO and Split-Dollar Strategy to Build a Dynasty Trust—With No Gift Tax, No Estate Inclusion, and Audit-Defensible Results The Situation A first-generation entrepreneur (Gen 1) built a thriving private business valued at $200 million, with a total net worth over $400 million. With four children and no […]
Structuring MSOs and MSAs for Tax and Growth Success
MSOs and Management Services Agreements (MSAs): How to Structure for Success Creating compliant, efficient, and scalable shared services across multi-entity organizations. 🏁 Introduction: Why Cost-Sharing Needs a Smarter Structure As companies grow, many business owners find themselves managing multiple legal entities—operating companies, real estate holdings, professional corporations (PCs or PLLCs), or investment arms. While this […]
Exiting an MSO: Succession Planning That Protects Value and Maximizes Tax Efficiency
How MSO structuring, deferred comp plans, and corporate transitions pave the way for profitable exits. As a business owner, you’ve worked tirelessly to build something of value. But what happens when it’s time to step away? Whether you’re preparing for retirement, succession within the family, or selling to a third party, your exit strategy matters […]
Using an MSO to Reduce Self-Employment Taxes: How It Works
How high-income professionals can protect their earnings and lower their tax burden through smart structuring. For many successful business owners and professionals, the rewards of entrepreneurship come with a heavy cost—self-employment tax. Whether you operate as a sole proprietor, partnership, or PLLC, much of your income is subject to the 15.3% federal self-employment tax, on […]