November 3 Is Approaching: Prepare Now for Florida’s Amendment 3
Florida local governments have little time to wait. On November 3, voters will decide Amendment 3, a…
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Preparing your manufacturing business for sale
Selling your manufacturing business will likely be one of the most significant financial transactions you’ll undertake. Whether…
Watch out for the growing reach of the additional 3.8% tax on investment income
Strong portfolio performance can bring an unwelcome surprise: an additional 3.8% federal tax. The income thresholds for…
IS YOUR NONPROFIT AUDIT-READY?
Key Insights from the 2025 IRS Data Book By: Brian Carter, CPA The recently released 2025 IRS…
For employers, filling skills gaps may not always require hiring
Broadly speaking, the current U.S. labor market can be described as “low hire, low fire.” Employers added…
Have concerns about a beneficiary mismanaging an inheritance? A spendthrift trust may be the answer
An important decision you must make when creating your estate plan is who’ll inherit your assets. While…
Outsourcing HR: A smart move for many nonprofits
Today’s nonprofit HR teams often oversee a myriad of functions. These include recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, payroll…
Mauldin & Jenkins Louisiana Interns Support Local Students Through School Supply Donation
METAIRIE – Fifteen interns from leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm Mauldin & Jenkins, formerly LaPorte CPAs…
Year-end tax planning strategies manufacturers should consider
As year-end approaches, manufacturers should review their tax position before the books close and identify opportunities to…
What contractors should know about Davis-Bacon Act compliance
’s long-standing annualization principle. Subject to limited exceptions, the hourly credit for benefit plan contributions is calculated…
Mauldin & Jenkins, Formerly LaPorte, Named one of the Capital Region’s Best Places to Work
BATON ROUGE- Mauldin & Jenkins, formerly LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors, is pleased to share that it…
New law extends tax relief for disaster-related personal casualty losses and more
President Trump recently signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (LaMalfa Act) into law….
How what you donate impacts your tax deductions
Have you already made contributions to charity this year? Are you considering making more between now and…
Prevent burnout to protect your employees and the bottom line
Like most employers, you’re probably aware that employee burnout is a serious risk. But can you quantify…
Using the asset approach to value a business
Business valuation professionals use three approaches to determine the fair market value of a business or business…
Essential Budget Strategies for Nonprofits
By: Brian Carter, CPA and Jack Wiles, CPA A nonprofit budget is more than a financial document….
Dynamic Cybersecurity Strategies: Bridging the Gap Between Regulation and Reality
By: Allison Duke, CPA, and Mohamad Al-Kawafha, CPA You know that cybersecurity frameworks can only reflect an…
Beyond the Checklist: Three Cybersecurity Blind Spots that Regulatory Compliance Won’t Resolve
By: Allison Duke, CPA, and Mohamad Al-Kawafha, CPA Regulatory compliance must be a top priority for energy…
Why NERC-CIP Compliance Doesn’t Equal Cyber Safety
By: Allison Duke, CPA, and Mohamad Al-Kawafha, CPA Your organization has met every cybersecurity requirement. The assessments…
Materials, Services and Sales Tax: Is It Taxable?
Construction contractors face a complicated tax situation, and questions around state-level sales tax obligations are common. It…
Cybersecurity and your construction company: 6 ways to reduce risk
The digital age has transformed the construction industry, creating new possibilities and streamlining workflows in ways we…