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Flying high with a drone while staying grounded about the risks
Summer 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Many people enjoy using drones for taking cool videos and scoring points on social media. Contractors, however, have many actual and viable business uses for these high-flying tech devices. This article offers a bird’s-eye view of the current state of drone usage in the construction industry, including the potential benefits and risks.
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5 tips for a smoother surety experience
Summer 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 548
Abstract: For construction businesses, sometimes winning a bid isn’t enough. On some projects, publicly funded ones in particular, contractors need to obtain a surety bond to do the work. Dealing with a surety is an experience unto itself. This article offers five tips to help ensure that the relationship goes as smoothly as possible.
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Crossing state lines? Brush up on sales and use taxes
Summer 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Construction companies tend to be highly mobile. When a construction business gets so mobile that it crosses state lines, the leadership of that company needs to know what they’re getting into when it comes to sales and use taxes. Different states handle them in different ways. This article reviews some of the basic concepts involved.
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Labor burden rate – Ensure bids account for this critical metric
Summer 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 876
Abstract: The construction industry may be transforming itself technologically, but projects still depend on boots on the ground to get the job done. That’s why contractors need to maintain a constant awareness of how much they’re paying for labor and what effect that has on profitability. This article discusses how to calculate labor burden rate, a key indirect cost. A sidebar looks at another type of burden rate that tracks inventory costs.
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Why some manufacturers are “reshoring” their operations
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 352
Abstract: In recent years, there has been an emerging reshoring trend among U.S. manufacturers. The Reshoring Initiative, a nonprofit organization, estimates that from 2021 to 2022, the number of new U.S. jobs from reshoring and foreign direct investment increased by nearly 35%. This short article covers some reasons manufacturers should consider using domestic sources and some of the potential roadblocks.
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Segmented income statements can help enhance profitability
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: Most manufacturers issue companywide income statements. But some may want to dig a little deeper into their numbers with a segmented income statement. This article discusses how a properly designed segmented version of this report can be used to improve the bottom line.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – Take advantage of new tax incentives for manufacturers
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 662
Abstract: Despite its name, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) does more than combat rising prices. According to the White House, the Act represents the “single largest investment in climate and clean energy solutions in American history.” This article highlights several of the IRA’s tax incentives that benefit manufacturers, including expanded deductions for energy-efficient commercial buildings, advanced energy project credits, advanced manufacturing production credits and enhanced research credits for start-ups.
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Attracting skilled labor with retirement opportunities – SECURE 2.0 can help manufacturers
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 922
Abstract: The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act makes it easier for employees to save for retirement by increasing contribution limits and expanding hardship withdrawals. It also offers tax credits and other incentives for employers that adopt new retirement plans and authorizes plan enhancements that can help employers boost participation in existing plans. This article reviews key provisions for manufacturers to consider. A brief sidebar looks at “starter 401(k) plans,” an option that can be easier and less expensive to administer than a traditional 401(k) plan.
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Newsbytes – Nonprofit employment returns to pre-COVID-19 levels
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 434
Abstract: This issue’s Newsbytes summarizes a study that finds nonprofit employment has returned to pre-Covid-19 levels, highlights a report finding professional fundraisers plan to leave their current employers within two years, and looks at a free comprehensive tool nonprofits can use to analyze their technology practices and procedures.
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What’s the magic number? Some guidelines for determining your board’s size
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 579
Abstract: Recruiting and retaining committed board members is a never-ending process. For many nonprofits, determining an appropriate-sized board takes time. Although state law typically sets the minimum number of directors a nonprofit must have on its board, it’s up to each organization to determine how many board members it needs. Both small and large boards come with perks and drawbacks — and once the board size meets its state requirement, the article reviews what nonprofits should consider.
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Be prepared for IRS audits of COVID-19 ERC claims
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 599
Abstract: The availability of Employee Retention Credits (ERCs) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — particularly the ability to claim advance payments of the credits — played a critical role in keeping many nonprofits afloat. Now, however, the IRS has begun to subject some employers that claimed ERCs to audits. Given the extended five-year statute of limitations for such audits, nonprofits that claimed the credits need to prepare. This article highlights what nonprofits should do to prepare for a possible ERC audit.
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How an energy-efficient building tax deduction could pay off for nonprofits
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 818
Abstract: Much of the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in late 2022 contains provisions intended to combat climate change, largely through tax incentives. Such tax breaks aren’t usually relevant to the work of nonprofits. But for organizations constructing new facilities or adding improvements, the Act’s changes to one tax deduction could benefit them. This article reviews the benefits available under the Act. In addition, a short sidebar covers how the Act allows eligible organizations to receive certain tax credits — which otherwise would be of little use to nonprofits that pay no income tax — as direct payments from the IRS.
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How can you mitigate the tax impact of R&E expenses?
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 446
Abstract: Businesses with significant research and experimentation (R&E) expenses need to review those expenses and evaluate their R&E tax strategies as a result of an amendment to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This article explains that currently, the amendment requires R&E expenses to be capitalized and amortized over five years (15 years for research activities conducted outside the United States). It points out that, though a legislative solution remains a possibility down the road, for now businesses are stuck with the capitalization requirement and should evaluate its impact on their tax bills.
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How to use stock options to recruit — and retain — employees
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 647
Abstract: In an economy where the unemployment rate continues to be low, businesses are left with a conundrum: How can they hire and retain the best possible staff when potential job candidates have a wide range of positions to choose from? This article explains that to attract the highly skilled and motivated people a business needs to succeed, thinking beyond salary and benefits is key. It notes that one strategy to consider is to offer stock options as an incentive.
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The pros and cons of opening a self-directed IRA
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 648
Abstract: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are one of the most popular tools used by Americans to save money for retirement. However, IRAs have limitations when it comes to the different ways to invest retirement savings. This article highlights a special type of IRA that lets individuals hold alternative investments in their retirement accounts: the self-directed IRA (SDIRA).
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Keeping up with interest rates – Try these estate planning strategies when interest rates rise
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 926
Abstract: The success of many estate planning techniques is tied to interest rate levels. Some vehicles — such as grantor retained annuity trusts, charitable lead annuity trusts and intrafamily loans — work best when interest rates are low. Others, such as charitable remainder trusts and qualified personal residence trusts, become more effective as interest rates rise. This article points out that, due to recent interest rate increases, now may be a good time to consider estate planning vehicles that offer the greatest potential when interest rates are higher.