Nonprofit boards regularly decide on compensation, vendors, and relationships with affiliated organizations. But when someone with influence stands to benefit, those decisions deserve a closer look. Our latest article walks through the key questions every nonprofit should ask before approving a transaction.
Business owners should understand where work actually gets stuck and what capacity the business needs. This video explains how to pressure-test a hiring decision by looking at the underlying bottleneck, the role the new employee is meant to play, the expected economic benefit, and the management capacity required to support the hire.
For established business owners, exit planning does not always start with a firm sale date. It often starts when certain changes make the future more concrete. This video explains the key triggers that can signal it is time to begin tax-focused succession or exit planning, including changes in your timeline, a clearer succession path, outside buyer interest, and the start of a real transaction. The goal is to help business owners recognize when waiting may begin to limit their tax, ownership, and deal-structuring options.
A divorce settlement divides assets and establishes legal rights, but it does not resolve every tax question that follows. Filing status, child-related benefits, property basis, retirement transfers, and prior joint return liability all require a separate tax review. Understanding where the settlement ends and tax law begins can help you avoid costly surprises after the divorce is final.
Congress passed the Common Cents Act (H.R. 10167), which ends the production of pennies for general circulation and creates a federal method for rounding cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents.
How much cash should your business keep on hand? The answer depends on more than a simple rule of thumb. This article breaks down a practical framework for separating your cash into layers, covering operating needs, committed funds, and contingency reserves, so you can make smarter decisions about liquidity, capital allocation, and when cash truly becomes excess.
The IRS has launched a new mobile app that replaces IRS2Go, giving taxpayers quick access to refund status, payment history, tax records, IRS notices, and Identity Protection PINs. This article walks through what the app can do and how to use it safely. If something in your IRS account raises questions, a tax professional can help you make sense of it.
Some new cybersecurity, privacy, and AI rules already apply. Here’s what tech leaders need to know about key deadlines, AI governance, and ISO 42001.
From intern to Partner, Kelly Schagel’s journey with Weinlander Fitzhugh reflects her dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping others succeed. Learn more about Kelly’s journey and the contributions that have shaped her career with the Firm.
