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EQUES Business Team By Attorney Tom Schmitt You started your LLC to make money – either as a primary source of income or as a side hustle. Or maybe you have something going on the side and are considering if it’s worth it to set up your own LLC. Just because you brought money into the business (“revenue”) doesn’t mean you have to pay income taxes on it (“income”). Often, a simple bookkeeper’s reclassification of your purchases or expenses can save you thousands. Once you’ve checked all the...

7 Legal Issues Businesses Miss Expanding into a second state often does not feel dramatic at first. It starts small. A new customer. A salesperson. A contractor. A leased space. A warehouse arrangement. A remote employee. A partner opportunity. Then, quietly, the business is no longer just operating in one state. For companies doing business in both Ohio and Tennessee , that shift matters. The legal issues are usually not complicated because they are exotic. They are complicated because they...

Title and Closing Paralegal Mary Stone As of March 1, 2026, FinCEN reporting requirements are back in effect. The announcement has caused some confusion in the real estate community, but the reality is that most everyday real estate transactions are not affected. The reporting requirement targets a very specific type of transaction designed to help combat money laundering through real estate. If you are buying or selling property in a typical transaction with a mortgage lender, these rules...