Controlling costs is always at the forefront of manufacturers’ minds, but the current environment makes it particularly critical. With new tariffs going into effect and more being proposed by President Trump, imported goods that are vital to some manufacturers may...

Payroll is one of the biggest costs for most small to midsize employers. If this holds true for your organization, you may be looking at the year ahead with some measure of uncertainty. The Trump administration has stated that its priorities include using tariffs and...

Many construction businesses reach a point in their growth when they decide to maintain inventories. They might keep on hand items such as building materials, supplies, personal protective equipment and tools. Maybe yours already does. A construction company’s tax...

The purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is to protect eligible employees from job loss following specified family events and medical diagnoses. As an employer, you’re probably aware of the challenges that can arise when an employee requests FMLA leave....

Qualified employer-sponsored retirement plans have become a fundamental fringe benefit for many employers today. However, if your organization sponsors one, you know how complex administration and compliance can be. It’s not uncommon for plan sponsors (such as...

The IRS announced it will start the 2025 filing season for individual income tax returns on January 27. That’s when the agency began accepting and processing 2024 tax year returns. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the mid-April deadline (or you...

Earned wage access (EWA) is catching on across various industries. Many different types of employers are using it to help attract and retain employees, but is it a viable option for construction companies? The need is certainly there. The construction industry...