9.12.24
What Contractors Should Know about the IRA’s PWA Requirements
In June 2024, the IRS released final regulations addressing the prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements for increased clean energy tax deduction or credit amounts.…
9.9.24
It’s Time for Your Small Business to Think about Year-End Tax Planning
As the year-end approaches, it’s time to take proactive steps that may help lower your small business’s taxes for this year and next. The strategy…
9.6.24
Federal Court Rejects FTC’s Noncompete Agreement Ban
In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final rule prohibiting most noncompete agreements with employees. The ban was scheduled to take effect…
9.3.24
Valuing a Business for a Dissenting or Oppressed Shareholder Case
Shareholders who own a minority interest in a business may not always agree with key decisions made by controlling shareholders. For instance, a minority shareholder…
8.31.24
Streamlining Your Nonprofit Grant Reporting Process
With staffing levels stretched to extremes, many nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with administrative tasks like grant reporting. However, grant…
8.28.24
Thinking Ahead to Your Next Form 990
The deadline for most not-for-profits to file Form 990 with the IRS (May 15, 2024) has come and gone. Assuming your organization operates on a…
8.28.24
Even a Lower-Cost Benefits Menu Can Help You Attract Talent
Some job candidates assume that nonprofit organizations offer lower compensation than for-profit companies do. If your nonprofit has open positions, this can be a difficult…
8.28.24
Cross-Training Initiatives Can Get Your Whole Organization in Shape
Elite athletes train hard to perfect their performance in a particular discipline, but they also cross-train. For example, a sprinter might, in addition to running…
8.28.24
Building a Stronger Bond: How to Keep a Surety on Your Side
Because of the high stakes involved, owners of larger or public jobs require contractors to obtain a surety bond. As you’re likely aware, this is…
8.28.24
Seven Ways Construction Companies Can Address Materials Costs
Although the overall costs of construction materials nationwide have stabilized somewhat this year, many contractors are still likely to face challenges in this area. The…