Author Archives: Andrew P. Doup, Esq.

From Taxing to Relaxing: Your 3-Step Blueprint to Opportunity Zones

We’ve all heard the saying, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” But savvy business owners and investors are challenging that notion with the clever use of Opportunity Zone (OZ) strategies, making taxes a little less inevitable. In 2018, a transformative shift in the federal tax code opened doors for taxpayers. Now, those selling appreciated […]

How to organize an exempt securities offering in 3 simple steps

Entrepreneurs in search of cash and private investors in search of yield are increasingly turning to private markets to satisfy their respective business and investment goals. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in 2019 the total amount of cash raised privately outpaced the amount of cash raised via public offerings at a rate […]