ArticleHow The R&D Tax Credit Can Help Your Growing BusinessDid you catch our post on prepping for year-end? We know you are busy, so if you happened to miss it, No. 10 on the list was familiarizing yourself with the new tax law changes. United StatesTaxORBA
ArticlePresident Signs A New Stimulus PackageOn December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (the "Act"), a massive tax, funding and spending bill that contains a nearly $900 billion coronavirus aid package.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticlePrevent The UBIT Trap Of Corporate SponsorshipsLanding a corporate sponsorship is an accomplishment, especially in today's economy. If you do get lucky, you will want to prevent unrelated business income tax (UBIT) from cutting into your new...United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleWork Opportunity Tax Credit: Hiring Veterans May Lower Your Payroll TaxesEmployers often overlook a federal tax break available to organizations that hire new employees from certain groups who have traditionally faced obstacles to hiring.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleFour Strategies For Closing The Skills GapAs technology continues to advance at a dizzying pace, manufacturers are facing a growing skills gap. The increasing role of automation, robotics, machine learning...United StatesTechnologyORBA
ArticleWhat's The Magic Number? Some Guidelines For Determining Your Board's SizeRecruiting and retaining committed board members is a never-ending process. For many not-for-profits, determining an appropriate-sized board takes time. Although state law typically sets the minimum number...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleSECURE Act: Changes To 401(k) Plan Eligibility And Vesting For Part-Time EmployeesThe Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 contained the most significant legislative changes to the private-sector retirement system in decades. United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleWhat Can You Do About Claim Denials?Among the most essential characteristics of a financially healthy medical practice is claim acceptance and timely payment.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesORBA
ArticleMillennial Matters: Understanding Your Younger AttorneysMillennials — generally defined as people born between 1981 and 1996 — make up the largest segment of today's workforce, which includes the legal industry. United StatesLaw Department PerformanceORBA
ArticleNot-For-Profit Group Newsletter – Summer 2023Annually, not-for-profits across the country are impacted by fraud and experience at times significant losses. Such losses could be devastating for many organizations. However, with strong internal controls...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleUnfinished Business: How To Manage Your WIP InventoryWork-in-process (WIP) inventory is an important entry on a manufacturer's balance sheet. Monitoring WIP is critical not only to ensure that your financial statements...United StatesFinance and BankingORBA
ArticleCaptive Insurance Strategies Can Pay Off For Real Estate OperatorsIt is only relatively recently that the arrangement has gained traction with smaller public and privately owned companies.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionORBA
ArticleNew Overtime Regulations: Are You Prepared?Confused by all the new overtime rules talk? We have had a number of clients ask questions about this, because let's face it, it's not as straightforward as it may seem!United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleAre You Prepared To Assume The Duties As An Executor?If you are asked to help a friend or family member by serving as an executor of an estate, do you understand what the role requires? United StatesFamily and MatrimonialORBA
ArticleSmoothing The Ups And Downs—Help Protect Your Portfolio Against Market VolatilityFinancial advisors always warn inexperienced investors of the possibility of stock market volatility, yet when the going gets rough, some react irrationally and begin selling when they should not.United StatesFinance and BankingORBA
ArticleBuilding And Maintaining A Memorable Law Firm BrandNever underestimate the power of a strong law firm brand. Law firms that invest in creating memorable brands enjoy many benefits, including increased awareness in the marketplace and among their peers. United StatesLaw Practice ManagementORBA
ArticleImprove Customer Experience By Managing Your Restaurant's ReviewsEngaging in the online world of customer feedback is essential to any restaurant's marketing strategy.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentORBA
ArticleCity Of Chicago Extends Amusement Tax To Satellite TV ServicesOver the past few years, the City of Chicago and Cook County have enacted two new taxes that directly impact restaurants and bars.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleMake Your Charitable Contributions Count Under The Tax Cuts And Jobs ActThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will likely reduce the tax benefits of your charitable contributions. United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleUsing AR To Enhance Manufacturing ProcessesA new innovative technology, introduced recently in the last five to six years, is taking its place in manufacturing with a higher than expected acceptance. Known as Augmented Reality (AR)...United StatesTechnologyORBA