Legal and Tax Considerations for Selecting a Business Entity | Houston Center SBDC

5/14/2024

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Houston Center SBDC, 1455 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027

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Make plans to attend this session if you are just starting your business and wondering which business structure to use, or are already in business but do not know the best tax structure. Our CPA and Business Law Attorney will walk you through the tax and legal implications of operating as a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, and sole proprietorship within the State of Texas. This class will also address how a change in structure will affect an existing business.

Highlights:

General and legal characteristics and distinctions for each business entity
How each business entity is formed
The effects of each entity on the amount of taxes you pay
Situations where a business owner could be held personally liable for corporate obligation

This class is intended for new and existing business owners wanting information on how to select the best business structure for their business.

Presenter:

Sandra Finch, CPA, CFP, Owner, Finch CPA Firm
Susan A. Turney, Attorney at Law, Turney & Espino, PLLC

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The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.

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Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Houston Center SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.

Presenter(s):

Sandra Finch

Sandra is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years of experience working with complex tax issues for businesses and their owners. A frequent tax/accounting instructor at UHSBDC, she is also the author of educational tax publications including her most recent book "50 Ways to Leave Your Business" regarding exit strategies for business owners.

Susan A. Turney

Susan Turney provides General Business Representation for small to mid-sized companies through all business phases, from start-up to ultimate sale of company. Industries served include oil and gas service and manufacturing companies, commercial and industrial construction, transportation, commercial real estate, professional services companies, retail, and franchisees. Susan provides the review, negotiation and documentation of all types of contracts including service agreements, manufacturing agreements, contractor and subcontractor agreements, sales contracts, distributor agreements, licenses and commercial leases. Susan represents her clients on a variety of matters, including, but not limited to, corporate governance, shareholders' agreements, partnership and limited liability company agreements, and buy-sell agreements.