2025 Outlook: 3 Common Trends in M&A Activity
Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in a business in 2025, success hinges on making informed decisions. This article examines trends in M&A activity.
Navigating Uncertainty: Key Economic and Policy Shifts Impacting Organizations
Rapid policy changes and legal challenges are making the business environment increasingly unpredictable. Shifts in trade, labor, and tax policies can create both opportunities and disruptions. While uncertainty is inevitable, businesses that stay informed, assess risks, and build flexibility into their operations will be better equipped to adapt
New Rulings Expand Self-Employment Tax for Limited Partners
Active limited partners who participate in a partnership’s operations may now owe self-employment taxes on ordinary income. Recent court rulings stress the importance of a partner’s role over their title, making it essential for businesses to evaluate involvement, review agreements, and ensure compliance to avoid penalties.
Time’s Up: OMB’s New Cybersecurity Mandates Are Now in Effect for Federal Grant Recipients in 2025
Understand the new cybersecurity -related revisions from the Office of Management and how to stay in compliance.
Webinar Recording | M&A Trends in 2025: Key Factors That Can Impact Your Business Exit
Are you a business owner considering an exit in the near future? It’s important to understand how to navigate the ever-changing M&A landscape. This webinar will cover insights and strategies that can maximize value and ensure a smooth transition.
Fraud Risks in Nonprofits: Trends and Strategies for 2025
Nonprofits are increasingly prioritizing fraud prevention to protect their resources and fulfill their mission. In 2025, two key areas require attention: internal fraud by employees and external risks to systems and data. Proactive measures can help organizations address these challenges and maintain financial integrity.
Roth Employer Contributions
Roth elective deferral contributions have been permitted in qualified retirement plans since 2006. Section 604 of SECURE 2.0 provided for an optional provision that allows employees to designate their employer contributions, whether it be matching nonelective, as Roth. This applies to 401(k) Plans and 403(b) Plan. This was effective December 29, 2022; however, several challenges delayed implementation of this provision.
Foreign Corporations Expanding into the U.S.: Preparing the Protective Form 1120-F
Expanding internationally is always an exciting adventure. Before jumping in head-first learn what is important to understand and the ramifications, including tax compliance, when entering the United States markets.
Post-Election Outlook for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII) Deduction
Foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) deduction, IRC 250 currently allows U.S. C corporations a reduced tax rate for income from goods and services sold to foreign customers. FDII was enacted with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), which reformed the U.S. system for taxing international corporate income. Read this post-election outlook for FDII.
VA Enterprise Zone Program: How the Job Creation Grant Can Help Your Business Grow
The Virginia Enterprise Zone (VEZ) Program, a partnership between state and local governments, offers businesses a unique opportunity to expand their operations while reducing costs. Learn about one of the key incentives provided under this program is the Job Creation Grant (JCG), designed to encourage businesses to create new jobs in designated Enterprise Zones across the state.