Timekeeping for nonprofits: Compliance, clarity and better management
Nonprofit organizations often juggle multiple programs, funding sources and staffing structures, making accurate time tracking essential. Furthermore,…
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The build-buy-borrow approach can stabilize manufacturers’ workforce planning
Manufacturers face a growing challenge: finding the talent needed to stay competitive in an environment defined by…
Employers should conduct regular cafeteria plan checkups
Employee benefits can quickly become outdated as tax laws change, new guidance is issued and workforce needs…
Does your estate plan include a living will?
A comprehensive estate plan does more than simply distribute your assets after your death — it also…
M&A spotlight: Business valuation guidance remains critical after closing
Business owners often turn to valuation professionals for help during the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. However,…
Succession Planning for a Stronger Community Bank
By: Brandon Demarest, CPA Community banks and credit unions typically recognize succession planning as a best practice…
Navigating the Revisions to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR)
By: Bill Curtis, CPA The federal banking agencies (OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC) have officially finalized the…
IRS extends key deadline for IRA-based retirement plans
If your organization sponsors a retirement plan for employees, you’ve probably noticed that compliance hasn’t been easy…
Mauldin & Jenkins Named a Top 100 Firm, Regional Leader by Accounting Today
Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its inclusion on Accounting…
10 Things Student Athletes (and Their Families) Need to Know About NIL
By: Mohamad Al‑Kawafha, CPA Changes in name, image and likeness rules have presented student athletes with wonderful…
Rooted in Community: Mauldin & Jenkins’ Day of Action with United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Metairie, April 21, 2026- Professionals from leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm Mauldin & Jenkins, formerly LaPorte…
Your post-tax-filing checklist
After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things,…
What you need to know about filing an extension — and minimizing penalties
If you don’t have everything ready to complete your 2025 federal individual income tax return by the…
Are you eligible for mileage deductions?
Whether you’re filing your 2025 individual income tax return or planning for 2026, it’s important to know…
Building a culture of accountability in nonprofits
You might be tempted to think that “accountability” is just the latest in a long line of…
AI in construction: 4 use cases to consider
Unless you’re ready to deploy robots on your jobsites, artificial intelligence (AI) won’t be performing any actual…
It’s your last chance to claim these clean energy tax breaks
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously…
Reviewing business structures for your manufacturing company
Whether you’re launching a new manufacturing company or you already own one, how that entity is structured…
April 15 is the deadline for more than just your income tax return
You know your 2025 federal income tax return is due April 15, 2026. But do you know what…
April 15 isn’t only the income tax return filing deadline, it’s also the gift tax return filing deadline
If you made large gifts to family members or heirs last year, you may need to file…
4 types of interest expense you may be able to deduct
Personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted for federal tax purposes. There are, however, exceptions. Here are…