IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Energy Efficiency Rebates

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established and expanded numerous incentives to encourage taxpayers to increase their use of ...
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Florida Drops Sales Tax Rate on Real Estate Leases From 4.5% to 2%

Effective June 1, 2024, a significant change is coming to real estate rentals in Florida. The state sales ...
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Reverse sales and use tax audits can reveal refund opportunities for manufacturers

While most states offer sales and use tax exemptions for certain purchases by manufacturers, the details can vary ...
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Watch out for “income in respect of a decedent” issues when receiving an inheritance

Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances, and who wouldn’t enjoy some unexpected money? But in some cases, ...
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6 major payroll taxes every employer should keep an eye on

As you’re no doubt aware, employers are responsible for withholding and paying payroll taxes. If you don’t use ...
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Earth Day Insights: Championing Sustainability with Practical Pointers

In recognition of Earth Day, Mauldin & Jenkins proudly highlights its commitment to sustainability and offers practical suggestions ...
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Can a split annuity strategy help you achieve a balance in retirement?

You may be currently facing this dilemma: You’ve retired (or you’re approaching retirement) and, while you want to ...
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Nonprofits don’t lose as much to fraud, but risk requires action

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations, not-for-profits suffer ...
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The pros and cons of turning your home into a rental

If you’re buying a new home, you may have thought about keeping your current home and renting it ...
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Insuring construction projects under a CCIP

Construction projects are inherently fraught with risk. That’s why having the right insurance in place is critical for ...
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Estimating damages: Lost profits vs. diminished business value

In commercial litigation, it’s common for business valuation experts to measure damages based on lost profits or diminished ...
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IRS to employers: Only medical expenses qualify for tax-advantaged accounts

Tax-advantaged accounts or reimbursement arrangements for health care have become popular employer-sponsored benefits. And for good reason — ...
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