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Six tax issues to consider if you’re getting divorced
Divorce entails difficult personal issues, and taxes are probably the farthest thing from your mind. However, several tax concerns may need to be addressed to ensure that taxes are kept to a minimum and that important tax-related decisions are properly made. Here are...
How construction business owners can make succession planning easier
Creating a comprehensive and actionable succession plan is rarely easy for business owners. It’s certainly a challenge for most contractors, who may find it difficult to step away from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of building to envision life without a hardhat. If...
Certain charitable donations allow you to avoid taxable IRA withdrawals
If you’re a philanthropic individual who is also obligated to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from a traditional IRA, you may want to consider a tax-saving strategy. It involves making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). How it works To reap the...
Profit fade is a persistent threat to construction companies
“Don’t settle for second best!” Just about everyone has encountered this phrase in various commercials and ad campaigns over the years, and it’s a good ideal to aspire to. Unfortunately, many construction businesses end up settling for second best — or worse — when it...
What might be ahead as many tax provisions are scheduled to expire?
Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections. Our current situation The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which generally took effect in 2018, made sweeping changes. Many of its provisions are set...
5 common forms of payroll fraud faced by employers
For employers looking to safeguard their organizations from fraud, payroll is among the most obvious targets they must protect. That’s where the money is, after all. Payroll can stand out as a bright red bullseye for criminals if not carefully guarded. How bright? In...
Look beyond revenue to maintain long-term growth for your manufacturing company
Successful manufacturers know that the key to sustainable growth is increasing profits, not just revenue. Let’s take a closer look at some ways you can boost your bottom line. Reduce overhead Increasing profits doesn’t always mean plant layoffs. Often cuts can be made...
Social Security tax update: How high can it go?
Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay Social Security tax, and the amounts can get bigger every year. And yet, many people don’t fully understand the Social Security tax they pay. If you’re an employee If you’re an employee, your wages are hit...
How employers can address the unpredictability of health care benefits costs
If your organization has struggled to accurately forecast and manage the costs of its health care benefits, you’re not alone. Global HR consultancy Mercer released a report in May entitled The CFO perspective on health, which surveyed the CFOs and other...
Construction business owners: Prepare now for possible tax law changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017 and generally took effect at the start of 2018. It brought sweeping changes to various aspects of tax law for both individuals and businesses. But many of its provisions aren’t permanent. In fact, some of...
Could a work-life referral program improve your employees’ well-being?
Generally, employers today recognize the importance of work-life balance. Remote/hybrid work arrangements and generous paid time off policies, for example, allow employees to fulfill their professional obligations while having the flexibility to better care for...
Can your manufacturing company benefit from a cost segregation study?
When manufacturers buy, build or improve their facilities, it involves a substantial investment. But these expenses generally can’t be immediately deducted for tax purposes. Fortunately, there may be another approach that will allow you to accelerate your depreciation...
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