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Will your Social Security benefits be taxable? Mauldin & Jenkins

Will your Social Security benefits be taxable?

Last year, the new tax deduction for taxpayers 65 and older was sometimes referred to as “no…

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For employers, reskilling is having a moment Mauldin & Jenkins

For employers, reskilling is having a moment

No longer a far-out concept or industry-specific tool, AI is changing how organizations of virtually every size…

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Leading Accounting and Advisory Firm Mauldin & Jenkins Announces Merger with Columbia-Based Schmoyer and Company, LLC Mauldin & Jenkins

Leading Accounting and Advisory Firm Mauldin & Jenkins Announces Merger with Columbia-Based Schmoyer and Company, LLC

COLUMBIA- Aug 4, 2026- Mauldin & Jenkins, a national provider of assurance, tax and advisory services, is…

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Proper planning can ease the pain of the probate process Mauldin & Jenkins

Proper planning can ease the pain of the probate process

When a loved one passes away, settling his or her financial affairs can be an emotional and…

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Helping your nonprofit’s board make sense of financial reports Mauldin & Jenkins

Helping your nonprofit’s board make sense of financial reports

Board members don’t need accounting credentials to provide effective oversight. In fact, many nonprofit boards are intentionally…

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When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t Mauldin & Jenkins

When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving…

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What’s in a name? DBA filings for construction businesses Mauldin & Jenkins

What’s in a name? DBA filings for construction businesses

The name of your construction business plays a critical role. It helps project owners find, recognize and…

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Revenue Ruling 59-60: Does your business valuation cover all the bases? Mauldin & Jenkins

Revenue Ruling 59-60: Does your business valuation cover all the bases?

The IRS created Revenue Ruling 59-60 to outline the methods and factors to consider when valuing closely…

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Is your organization getting compliance training right? Mauldin & Jenkins

Is your organization getting compliance training right?

Today’s employers face a range of obligations related to protecting employees. These include safeguarding them from physical…

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When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t Mauldin & Jenkins

When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving…

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IRS issues guidance on QOZ program changes Mauldin & Jenkins

IRS issues guidance on QOZ program changes

The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program provides tax incentives to invest in designated low-income communities across the…

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What’s in a name? DBA filings for construction businesses Mauldin & Jenkins

What’s in a name? DBA filings for construction businesses

The name of your construction business plays a critical role. It helps project owners find, recognize and…

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Strengthening Your P- Card Program: Oversight, Compliance, and Best Practices Mauldin & Jenkins

Strengthening Your P- Card Program: Oversight, Compliance, and Best Practices

By: Brian Nicholson, CPA, and Grant Davis, CPA As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, maintaining a robust…

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Qualified disclaimers help your estate plan change with the times Mauldin & Jenkins

Qualified disclaimers help your estate plan change with the times

Estate planning is intended to help ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. But…

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Is your nonprofit properly insured? Mauldin & Jenkins

Is your nonprofit properly insured?

Insurance is a critical part of a nonprofit’s overall risk-management strategy. From protecting employees and volunteers to…

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Don’t overlook these tax issues after a job loss Mauldin & Jenkins

Don’t overlook these tax issues after a job loss

Even with a relatively low unemployment rate (averaging around 4.4% over the past year), layoffs and terminations…

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Can a reverse sales and use tax audit benefit your manufacturing company? Mauldin & Jenkins

Can a reverse sales and use tax audit benefit your manufacturing company?

Manufacturers often focus on reducing production costs and improving operational efficiency, but many overlook potential tax savings…

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Accommodating employee requests for emotional support animals Mauldin & Jenkins

Accommodating employee requests for emotional support animals

An employee’s request to bring an emotional support animal to work can catch many employers off guard….

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Mauldin & Jenkins Volunteers Support Project Host’s Gardening for Good Program Mauldin & Jenkins

Mauldin & Jenkins Volunteers Support Project Host’s Gardening for Good Program

Greenville, July 14, 2026 – Professionals from Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm,…

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A trust protector can help ensure that your trust will fulfill your goals Mauldin & Jenkins

A trust protector can help ensure that your trust will fulfill your goals

Your estate plan should be flexible enough to adapt to changing laws, family circumstances and financial situations….

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Mauldin & Jenkins Volunteers with Houston Food Bank to Help Combat Food Insecurity Mauldin & Jenkins

Mauldin & Jenkins Volunteers with Houston Food Bank to Help Combat Food Insecurity

Houston, July 9, 2026- Professionals from Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm, spent…

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