The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022, and provides several new tax-saving opportunities that businesses and organizations need to consider.
Inflation Reduction Act Overview for Businesses
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Manufacturers: Importance of Buy-sell Agreements
Creating and operating a business usually starts with a great idea, capital investment by one or multiple owners, and hard work. While the main focus of an owner should be on day-to-day operations, there are always items that should be in the back of their mind for events down the road.
Retirement Plan Options for Professional Service Firms
The pandemic had a significant impact on Minnesota businesses. The combination of forced business closures, new employee safety standards along with supply chain disruptions and sharp increase in materials costs made it very difficult.
Important Estate Tax Portability Update Announced
If the federal estate tax exemption is cut approximately in half in 2026, as is currently scheduled, it may create significant issues for Minnesota taxpayers. The matter becomes especially challenging when one considers what may happen if the portability election is not made.
ESOPs & Succession Planning for your Transportation company
This article will provide insight on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and how they can be an option for succession planning for transportation companies. An ESOP can provide many benefits, such as tax savings for owners and the business and increasing the culture of ownership by involving employees who have shown service and loyalty.
document Organization for Your 401k Plan Audit
s discussed in part two of our 401k blog series, one of the purposes of a retirement plan audit is to ensure the plan operates in compliance with both plan documents and IRS and DOL regulations. To do this, your auditor will request access to several documents. Some will be plan-specific documents, while others will be HR and related documents.
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