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A printed document sits on a desk beside a pen. The document displays the question, "Cybersecurity Training: Do you need it?" with a checkbox marked "Yes" and an unchecked box next to "No." The image emphasizes the importance of training employees to recognize cyber threats, follow security policies, and protect sensitive business information. The visual supports the concept that workforce education is a key component of a strong cybersecurity strategy.
Construction

How to Better Protect Business Data

According to recent industry data, nearly half of all small businesses fall victim to cyberattacks every year. This means that an event occurs every seven seconds, costing businesses on average more than $250,000. Six months after an attack, 60% of

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Construction

What You Need to Know About Taxable Benefits

Fringe benefits are simply another form of compensation. Employers do not pay them in the form of wages, yet they play a meaningful role in how employees experience the value of their work. These benefits are especially useful when you

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Project team members review construction plans at an active jobsite while discussing insurance coverage, safety requirements, and risk management strategies to protect project outcomes.
Construction

Reduce Risk With Better Coverage Planning

Insurance remains a critical part of construction risk management, especially as projects become more complex, schedules tighter, and liability expectations more demanding in 2026. From labor shortages and supply chain volatility to severe weather events and evolving contract requirements, contractors

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A business professional uses a calculator while working on a laptop displaying a digital payroll interface. Floating icons labeled “Payroll,” along with symbols for employees, documents, and financial processes, appear above the workspace. The scene illustrates modern payroll management, including calculating wages, tracking withholdings, and ensuring accurate tax reporting through digital systems.
Construction

Better Employment Tax Planning Starts With Knowledge

Every employer is required to deposit employment taxes either monthly or semiweekly, depending on the level of tax liability. You are also required to file employment tax returns every quarter.  These filings must include the income taxes withheld from employee

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Firm News

250 Years Strong: Independence Day Office Closure

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Monday, July 6 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 7. Any messages or requests submitted during that time will be reviewed once

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Nonprofit

Proven Ways to Prepare for an IRS Audit

An IRS audit can be unsettling for any nonprofit, but understanding the process and responding promptly will reduce disruption. First, confirm the notice. The IRS notifies organizations by letter or by phone followed by a letter; it does not initiate

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