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Private equity has come to construction Mauldin & Jenkins

Private equity has come to construction

Private equity (PE) activity in the construction industry is surging. Global construction M&A deal value reached $33 billion…

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FAQs about valuing goodwill in marital dissolutions Mauldin & Jenkins

FAQs about valuing goodwill in marital dissolutions

When a marital estate includes a closely held business, the value of goodwill often becomes a contentious…

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Employers now have a straighter road to overtime compliance Mauldin & Jenkins

Employers now have a straighter road to overtime compliance

In recent years, employers have had to follow a long and winding road to determine which employees…

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Transfer assets tax efficiently with a GRAT Mauldin & Jenkins

Transfer assets tax efficiently with a GRAT

A properly structured grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) can be a powerful tool for those with estates…

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How manufacturers can maximize tax savings from business vehicle investments in 2026 Mauldin & Jenkins

How manufacturers can maximize tax savings from business vehicle investments in 2026

Many manufacturers purchase vehicles for business purposes. These can range from service and delivery vehicles to heavy…

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Should you make after-tax, non-Roth 401(k) contributions? Mauldin & Jenkins

Should you make after-tax, non-Roth 401(k) contributions?

If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions…

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Educating employees about retirement planning and benefits Mauldin & Jenkins

Educating employees about retirement planning and benefits

For many organizations, an employer-sponsored retirement plan is a major workforce investment. Yet employees may not fully…

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Does your college-age child need an estate plan? Mauldin & Jenkins

Does your college-age child need an estate plan?

Many parents assume an estate plan is only necessary for older adults or those with substantial wealth….

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The pros and cons of alternative investments for nonprofits Mauldin & Jenkins

The pros and cons of alternative investments for nonprofits

As your not-for-profit looks for new ways to strengthen long-term financial performance, you might be considering alternative…

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Protect yourself from fraudsters impersonating the IRS and other tax scams Mauldin & Jenkins

Protect yourself from fraudsters impersonating the IRS and other tax scams

Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often…

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3 methods business valuation pros use to calculate lost profits Mauldin & Jenkins

3 methods business valuation pros use to calculate lost profits

Business disputes often involve more than determining who was at fault — they also require measuring the…

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4 reasons contractors should exceed safety expectations Mauldin & Jenkins

4 reasons contractors should exceed safety expectations

Running a construction business requires compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) many rules. But…

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Catch and develop: How to leverage high-potential employees Mauldin & Jenkins

Catch and develop: How to leverage high-potential employees

Hiring can be expensive, time-consuming and uncertain. That’s why today’s small and midsize employers need to identify…

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Add flexibility to your estate plan with powers of appointment Mauldin & Jenkins

Add flexibility to your estate plan with powers of appointment

Powers of appointment allow a trusted individual (the “holder”) to adjust how assets are distributed after your…

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Is an advisory board the right solution for your nonprofit? Mauldin & Jenkins

Is an advisory board the right solution for your nonprofit?

Nonprofits often face challenges that require specialized expertise, broader community representation or fundraising connections beyond what their…

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Consider your potential charitable deduction before donating artwork Mauldin & Jenkins

Consider your potential charitable deduction before donating artwork

If you give artwork to charity, the deduction you can claim depends on several factors, including the…

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Prioritize cash flow management to keep your manufacturing business healthy Mauldin & Jenkins

Prioritize cash flow management to keep your manufacturing business healthy

For manufacturers, strong cash flow management is essential to maintaining stability and supporting long-term growth in an…

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Long-term care insurance can offer peace of mind and help preserve your wealth Mauldin & Jenkins

Long-term care insurance can offer peace of mind and help preserve your wealth

One of the greatest risks to your estate plan is the chance of incurring substantial long-term care…

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How nonprofits can better engage members and encourage renewals Mauldin & Jenkins

How nonprofits can better engage members and encourage renewals

These days, many people are evaluating recurring expenses and deciding which memberships deserve a place in their…

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Moving to a new state? Review the tax implications first Mauldin & Jenkins

Moving to a new state? Review the tax implications first

Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial…

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Tempting targets: Contractors and cybersecurity Mauldin & Jenkins

Tempting targets: Contractors and cybersecurity

You might think your business is too “small potatoes” for cybercriminals to bother with, but that could…

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