An ILIT can protect life insurance proceeds from estate tax
Life insurance is often a cornerstone of estate planning, providing liquidity to cover estate taxes, debts or…
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It’s not too late to participate in Giving Tuesday
Does your nonprofit routinely participate in the annual online fundraiser Giving Tuesday? If so, you know it’s…
Implementing a cross-training program creates a more productive and flexible workforce
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, companies face constant pressure to stay competitive, manage labor shortages and adapt…
Understanding the most common IRS notice
For many taxpayers, receiving a letter from the IRS can feel intimidating. The envelope arrives with the…
Don’t forget to include a residuary clause in your will
When creating a will, most people focus on the big-ticket items — including who gets the house,…
Employers: Conduct workplace investigations with care
Nobody’s perfect, and neither is any workplace. Every employer will likely field occasional employee complaints about inappropriate…
Intrafamily loans must be handled with care
Is one of your top estate planning goals to provide your family with financial security at the…
The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50
Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra…
Employers can’t control health care costs, but they can address them
Perhaps the scariest thing employers encountered this Halloween season wasn’t an ornate costume or over-the-top yard display….
What do the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment numbers mean for you?
The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big…
Building Beds, Building Hope: Mauldin & Jenkins Volunteers Help Children Sleep Peacefully
Athens, October 28, 2025- Professionals from Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm, joined…
Survey reveals key safety practices for construction companies
Operating a construction business requires actively and comprehensively addressing workplace safety. The well-being of your employees depends…
Beware of potential pitfalls when valuing a business under the income approach
Valuing a business using the income approach may seem straightforward: Estimate future earnings and apply a risk-based…
The 2025 SALT deduction cap increase might save you substantial taxes
If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One…
New Information Return and Payroll Tax Reporting Rules Require Attention
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced or updated numerous business-related tax provisions. The changes that…
Federal Government Ending Paper Check Payments (and Eventually Check Receipts)Â
Executive Order 14247 – titled Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account – mandates that the…
Employer-provided meals will face different tax treatment next year
For years, employer-provided meals — such as free lunches, breakroom snacks, and food offered to staff working…
A quiet trust has its benefits, but an incentive trust may be a better option
When it comes to estate planning, one of the more nuanced tools available is a quiet trust (also…
Building a better nonprofit budget
Does your nonprofit start its budget process from scratch each year or do you mostly make simple…
Larger QBI deductions will soon be available to many manufacturers
In a 2024 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, 93% of respondents who operate as pass-through entities…
Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime
Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income and overtime income were fully taxable for…