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One of the most critical questions for prospective buyers, investors, and lenders is understanding a business’s true income. However, it should come as no surprise that the party most invested in uncovering this information is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Why is determining a business’s real income so difficult? While financial records should provide a clear picture, business owners often engage in practices ranging from minor adjustments to outright fraud in order to minimize reported income and reduce their tax liabilities. In fact, the IRS estimates that two out of three business owners under-report their income.

Even if a business owner somehow evades detection, this dishonest reporting can create significant challenges when it’s time to sell. Business owners, even those not yet considering a sale, should start preparing by presenting their company as a profitable, legitimate enterprise. A buyer will scrutinize not just the numbers, but also the history behind them. That means that any discrepancies between the books and the tax returns will be a red flag. A fresh narrative about the business’ potential is unlikely to convince a buyer, who will be more interested in tangible evidence of consistent and legitimate profitability.

Here are some steps for business owners to position their business favorably when the time to sell comes:

Think Long-Term

Instead of focusing on short-term tax savings, business owners should prioritize showing long-term profitability. Buyers are looking for businesses that demonstrate consistent, strong performance over a period of time. By ensuring your records reflect maximum profits for each quarter, you can create a more attractive picture for potential buyers. The more stable and profitable your business appears, the easier it will be to justify a higher asking price.

Review and Adjust Past Records

It’s important to take a step back and carefully review past financial statements. If your business has experienced growth, but that growth isn’t reflected in your tax returns or financial reports, now is the time to adjust those numbers. Go through the past few months of records and adjust them to present a clearer, more accurate picture of the business’ financial health. This work will not only improve your credibility with buyers but also set a more favorable stage for future negotiations.

Reconstruct Historical Financials

If necessary, look back even further to reconstruct your financial records in a way that reflects the true profitability of your business over a more extended period. This process involves carefully revisiting past transactions, correcting any under-reported income, and ensuring that your financial history aligns with the real growth of the business. Although it may require additional effort, having accurate financial records that reflect the business’ legitimate success will go a long way toward building trust with potential buyers and lenders.

List Tax-Deductible Expenses and Benefits

As part of your effort to present a more truthful financial picture, it’s crucial to itemize all tax-deductible expenses, such as salaries, fringe benefits, and other perks that are allowed by the IRS. These items provide ongoing value to the business and should be clearly listed in your records. Doing so can help increase the perceived value of your business. Buyers will appreciate knowing the business is efficiently managing its finances while taking full advantage of available deductions.

By addressing these areas, you can not only improve the appeal of your business to potential buyers but also enhance your chances with lenders and investors. Most importantly, truthful financial reporting will keep the IRS focused on someone else’s business.

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What Do You Need to Do to Get Your Business Ready to Sell? – Sunbelt Business Brokers of Austin, Inc. In his recent article in Smart Business entitled, “How to get your business, and yourself, ready for sale,” author Adam Burroughs explores the key points

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We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Laurel Johnson on the successful sale of her listing — a multi-million dollar catering company. This achievement is a testament to her exceptional work ethic, unwavering dedication, and expertise in navigating complex challenges. Laurel's strategic problem-solving and commitment to excellence were key in securing this outstanding outcome.

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