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If you’re charitably inclined, your estate plan can benefit from a donor-advised fund Mauldin & Jenkins

If you’re charitably inclined, your estate plan can benefit from a donor-advised fund

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become increasingly popular among individuals and families who want to simplify their charitable…

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How to respond to suspected fraud within your nonprofit Mauldin & Jenkins

How to respond to suspected fraud within your nonprofit

Nonprofits are built on trust — from donors, grantors and the communities they serve. When concerns about…

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Refine your current manufacturing processes to maximize production capacity Mauldin & Jenkins

Refine your current manufacturing processes to maximize production capacity

Manufacturers facing rising demand are under increasing pressure to expand their production capacity without compromising quality or…

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Individual tax calendar: Key deadlines for the remainder of 2026 Mauldin & Jenkins

Individual tax calendar: Key deadlines for the remainder of 2026

Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the…

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Exploring LTC insurance as an employee benefit Mauldin & Jenkins

Exploring LTC insurance as an employee benefit

For many employers, building a competitive benefits package calls for looking beyond the standard offerings of health…

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More than just 0s and 1s: Accounting for digital assets in your estate plan Mauldin & Jenkins

More than just 0s and 1s: Accounting for digital assets in your estate plan

In today’s digital world, estate planning goes beyond physical property and financial accounts — it must also…

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Build a more resilient nonprofit with revenue diversification Mauldin & Jenkins

Build a more resilient nonprofit with revenue diversification

When external conditions change — whether due to economic shifts, policy adjustments or evolving donor priorities —…

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6 steps to an incentive compensation program for contractors Mauldin & Jenkins

6 steps to an incentive compensation program for contractors

Is your construction company struggling to attract and retain quality workers in today’s tight labor market? A…

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Turn to business valuation pros for QoE reports Mauldin & Jenkins

Turn to business valuation pros for QoE reports

Financial statements provide the data to support prices in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). But are those reported…

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Mauldin & Jenkins Professionals Support Local Community Through Various Service Projects Mauldin & Jenkins

Mauldin & Jenkins Professionals Support Local Community Through Various Service Projects

Columbia, June 1, 2026 — Professionals from Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm,…

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Corporate compensation spotlight: Employee stock purchase plans Mauldin & Jenkins

Corporate compensation spotlight: Employee stock purchase plans

If your business is incorporated and seeking an attention-grabbing compensation benefit, check out an employee stock purchase…

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Use a CRT and a WRT in tandem to achieve two estate planning goals Mauldin & Jenkins

Use a CRT and a WRT in tandem to achieve two estate planning goals

Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your…

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Should your nonprofit adopt (or revise) term limits for board members? Mauldin & Jenkins

Should your nonprofit adopt (or revise) term limits for board members?

Board composition plays a critical role in a nonprofit’s governance, financial oversight and long-term sustainability. One question…

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Skills-based hiring continues to gain momentum Mauldin & Jenkins

Skills-based hiring continues to gain momentum

Among employers, the notion of focusing more on skills than education when hiring has gained momentum over…

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An ILIT has many benefits, but options are available to undo it Mauldin & Jenkins

An ILIT has many benefits, but options are available to undo it

Life insurance can provide peace of mind. But if your estate is large enough that estate taxes…

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Protecting nonprofit operations and financial stability when disaster strikes Mauldin & Jenkins

Protecting nonprofit operations and financial stability when disaster strikes

From winter storms and flash floods to wildfires and hurricanes, nearly every region of the United States…

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Contractors: Beware of valuation rules of thumb Mauldin & Jenkins

Contractors: Beware of valuation rules of thumb

When a business valuation is needed, many contractors want a quick answer. That’s understandable. But an overly…

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From Main Street to Wall Street: How valuators bridge the gap between private and public company values Mauldin & Jenkins

From Main Street to Wall Street: How valuators bridge the gap between private and public company values

Business valuation professionals routinely rely on public stock market data when valuing private businesses. However, experts also…

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Annuities as a benefit? Some employers are taking a look Mauldin & Jenkins

Annuities as a benefit? Some employers are taking a look

Annuities have recently gained attention as an employee benefit because of changes in federal retirement law. But…

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How can an FLP fit into your overall estate planning strategy? Mauldin & Jenkins

How can an FLP fit into your overall estate planning strategy?

A family limited partnership (FLP) allows you to manage and protect your wealth while gradually transferring it…

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Why longstanding nonprofits can’t afford to stand still Mauldin & Jenkins

Why longstanding nonprofits can’t afford to stand still

Well-established nonprofits often enjoy a solid reputation, stable operations and a loyal base of supporters. But longevity…

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