by Appraisal Economics | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog, Intellectual Property, Interest, Valuation
Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly carving its niche as a valuable form of collateral in loan agreements, reshaping the landscape of secure debt financing. As businesses prioritize innovation, their intangible assets – patents, trademarks, copyrights, and...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 12, 2024 | Asset Appraisal, Blog, Business Valuation, Sports Franchise Valuation
As college athletics evolves to reflect a myriad of macro trends and changes, private equity firms are moving to carve out a significant stake in this emerging, lucrative asset class. Driven by the recent legal and regulatory changes surrounding athlete compensation,...
by Appraisal Economics | Mar 26, 2024 | Business Valuation
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly increased the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption, nearly doubling it from where it stood previously in 2017. As of this year, the exemption is at around $13.61 million per individual and $27.22 million for married...
by Appraisal Economics | Feb 27, 2024 | Business Valuation
Beyond its conventional role as the tax collector, the IRS is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize its audit processes. This shift marks a pivotal moment, one where cutting-edge technology intersects with the nuanced world of tax...
by Appraisal Economics | Feb 20, 2024 | Business Valuation
In a significant move towards protecting worker mobility, the New York State Legislature approved a bill that would render nearly all new non-competition agreements for workers void. New York Governor Kathy Hochul was deliberating whether to sign or veto the...
