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XPX Chicago – Discussion: Impact of Tax Reform on Business Owners

February 23, 2018

Mike Karmin, Wealth Advisor of Strategic Wealth Partners (SWP), contributed to a panel discussion regarding the impact of tax reform on business owners. Professionals who attended the event asked Mike the following questions:

How does tax reform impact business owners who are considering selling?
Which business owners are impacted the most by the tax plan from an investment and financial planning standpoint?
What is the first thing that you did for your business owner clients after tax reform went through?
Why does recent tax reform make it even more critical for my team of professionals – such as a wealth manager, accountant, and attorney – to work together?

Mike is a Board and Programming Co-Chair of the leadership group Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Chicago, a multiple-disciplinary, non-profit community of professional advisors who work collaboratively to help owners build valuable businesses and assist them in preparing and executing a successful transition.

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