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New Paid Leave Tax Credit Changes
Here’s an overview of the employer credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave, including the recent changes. What is the employer credit for PFML? Employers who meet the requirements can claim a general business tax credit from 12.5% to 25%

Powerful Ways to Strengthen Cash Flow
Most owners focus on operational activities, not seeing how decisions like financing purchases and selling assets make a difference. Projecting future cash flow isn’t easy, but it’s even more complicated in construction because no project is the same and change

A Practical Look at Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-advised funds are a popular way to support eligible nonprofits while benefiting from charitable tax deductions. With a DAF, you can generally claim a deduction when you contribute to it and recommend grants to charities over time, often in a

How to Strengthen Payroll Accuracy and Compliance
When operating with a lean team, payroll errors can quickly compound, affecting everything from compliance to employee morale. Many issues start as simple oversights — such as incorrect paid time off entries, missed sick days or incomplete records — but

Clearer Accounting Rules Drive Better Decisions
Accounting complexity remains a major issue for construction and AEC firms in 2026. While some complexity is unavoidable when transactions are unusual or estimates are uncertain, much of the burden comes from standards that are harder to apply than necessary.

Quarterly Tax Planning for Better Cash Flow
The federal tax system is designed for pay-as-you-go compliance. When income is not subject to withholding — as is often the case with business profits — you are expected to send payments directly to the IRS during the year. Waiting