Generally, as real estate development increases, so does construction work. To that end, contractors may want to start looking at qualified opportunity zones (QOZs) in their markets for project opportunities in the years ahead. QOZs were originally established under...

The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate federal income tax system that bears some resemblance to the regular federal income tax system. The difference is that the individual AMT system taxes certain types of income that are tax-free under the regular system....

When the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, employers were handed a considerable task. You and your leadership team must sort through the law’s many provisions and determine just how they affect your organization. As you may be...

The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces significant tax changes that may impact individuals and businesses. The items summarized here (OBBBA Update) represent only a portion of the provisions included in the Act. Stay...

Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little to no income. In such cases, a spousal IRA can be an effective and often overlooked tool to help build retirement savings for both partners —...

Comprehensive insurance coverage might seem like a luxury for many contractors. After all, you’re likely dealing with rising costs from supply chain uncertainties, tariff-impacted materials prices and a tight labor market. However, these conditions make financial...

If you’re age 65 or older and enrolled in basic Medicare insurance, you may need to pay additional premiums to receive more comprehensive coverage. These extra premiums can be expensive, particularly for married couples, since both spouses incur the costs. However,...

If your organization has been operational for a while, you’re no doubt well acquainted with employment taxes. However, it’s important to stay vigilant regarding compliance. Adhering to the rules isn’t only about avoiding audits and financial penalties, which are...

By now, employers across the country have implemented return-to-work policies that have brought hundreds of thousands of employees back to the office or some other facility. If your organization is one of them, you may have also reestablished something else: a...