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Selling your business? Planning your retirement? Strategic planning? Want a better understanding of the worth of your business? There are many reasons why a business owner would benefit from having a Business Valuation performed.
Holding companies offer benefits such as tax efficiency, liability protection, and privacy, but they also present challenges and complexity. This article provides an overview of what holding companies are, how they work, and their pros and cons.
The SECURE Act 2.0 made some important changes to 403(b) retirement plans, which typically are offered by nonprofits to their employees. Is your nonprofit caught up on the law’s provisions?
PODCAST: From phone calls to phishing emails to fraudulent tax preparers – scams are only becoming more sophisticated every year. Check out this episode to ensure you never become a victim of one of these nefarious scams. 
VIDEO: With the rise of AI, deepfake fraud is on the rise, resulting in significant financial losses for companies. Explore the need for increased employee education and enhanced security measures. Reach out to us to learn how to protect your organization against these sophisticated cybercrimes.
This article by Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A. explores the details of Minnesota’s new Digital Fair Repair Act going into effect on July 1, 2024. This new law will require manufacturers of any products that are sold in Minnesota, and that function using electronic elements, to provide parts, information, and tools
The Inflation Reduction has several provisions that benefit nonprofits with credits or cash payments. Read more for details on the provisions to determine if your nonprofit qualifies.
If your small business would like to exchange goods and services without exchanging money, you may be able to barter. The internet makes it easier to engage with other businesses. But if you barter, be aware of the tax consequences.
The quest for skilled laborers in the manufacturing sector continues. Where can manufacturers turn to fill open positions? One option can also provide substantial tax savings: Hire workers that qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
The qualified business income, QBI deduction, is available to eligible businesses through 2025. After that, it’s scheduled to disappear unless Congress acts to extend it. So make the most of the tax break while it’s still on the books.
Even if your startup business has little or no income tax liability, you may be eligible for a payroll tax credit election for increasing R&D activities. This tax break got better under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Even if your not-for-profit rarely needs to reimburse staffers, board members or volunteers, an expense reimbursement policy will make the reimbursement process easier and reduce the risk of any disagreements.
For manufacturers, as certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) begin to phase out, other tax laws, including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act, have begun to kick in.
What do you need to know about the new upcoming tax legislation in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 bill? This bill is currently with the Senate to approve and includes many significant changes that impact taxpayers.
Your employee value proposition (EVP), refers to everything employees appreciate about the company. Survey your workers to learn what they value the most to help retain and attract employees and address labor shortages.
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