A review of dependent care FSAs for employers
A well-rounded benefits package is an imperative for most employers. Although health insurance and retirement plans are…
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Need to modify an existing irrevocable trust? Decant it
“Decanting” an irrevocable trust allows a trustee to use his or her distribution powers to transfer assets…
An essential tax deadline is coming up — and it’s unrelated to your 2024 return filing
Tuesday, April 15 is the deadline for filing your 2024 tax return. But another tax deadline is…
Maintaining a Quality Loan Portfolio During a Volatile Economic Cycle
By: Jay Lucas, Director, Risk Advisory Economists indicate we are moving from inflation to stagflation, which presents…
Creating a unified skills taxonomy: What employers need to know
Today’s employers face serious challenges in areas such as workforce planning, talent development and financial performance. A…
How is 3D printing affecting the construction industry?
If you’re even remotely interested in technology, you’ve likely encountered the term “3D printing.” Sometimes also referred…
Discover if you qualify for “head of household” tax filing status
When we prepare your tax return, we’ll check one of the following filing statuses: single, married filing…
Nonprofits: How to attract the best, most qualified interns
Summer will be here before you know it, and for many not-for-profits, that means internships. Although students…
“Privacy, please” when your nonprofit stores sensitive data
How well does your nonprofit protect the privacy of donors, staffers, clients and volunteers? It’s an important question because failure to protect…
FAQs about the excess earnings method in business valuation
Valuation professionals use various methods to determine the fair market value of a private business or business…
What’s a safe harbor 401(k)? Insights for employers
When employers are ready to sponsor a qualified retirement plan, a 401(k) is often the first one…
Stepped-up basis rules can ease the income tax bite of an inheritance
With the federal gift and estate tax exemption amount set at $13.99 million for 2025, most people won’t…
Should your nonprofit outsource to an AMC?
If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you want to dedicate your time to mission-critical work. But if…
Manufacturers: Do you know the telltale signs of vendor fraud?
Vendor fraud can be a significant risk in the manufacturing sector, where companies rely on numerous third-party…
Deduct a loss from making a personal loan to a relative or friend
Suppose your adult child or friend needs to borrow money. Maybe it’s to buy a first home…
Mauldin & Jenkins Joins Hands with Ronald McDonald House to Support Families in Need
MACON, April 7, 2025- Professionals from Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm, exhibited…
Pi for a Purpose: Mauldin & Jenkins Raises Funds for United Way
CHATTANOOGA, April 4, 2025- In the celebration of Pi Day, professionals from Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading…
Numerical vs. narrative: Performance review considerations for employers
Most employers recognize the importance of regularly scheduled performance reviews. The challenge is how to administer them….
Incentive trusts: Use them to pass your wealth and values on to beneficiaries
If your estate planning goals include distributing your wealth while also encouraging specific behaviors or achievements among…
IRS Employment Cuts Elevate Need for Penalty Abatement Services
By: Charlotte Way, JD, LLM, CPA With the news full of cuts to IRS budgets and staffing,…
Who does what in your nonprofit organization?
Large, long-established not-for-profits generally know where the duties of their staffers end and those of their board…