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Exit planning for contractors: Consider the QSB stock exclusion

Every construction project needs a plan for completing the work on time and within budget. Similarly, every contractor needs an exit plan for eventually leaving the business they've helped build and run. When...

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Multistate tax liability: What’s your manufacturing business’s exposure?

As your manufacturing business expands into new markets, its state and local tax obligations become increasingly complex, spinning a web of different rules and obligations. Common business activities may produce...

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What contractors should know about Davis-Bacon Act compliance

Publicly funded construction projects can offer valuable opportunities for contractors. However, if you're interested in such a job, be sure to fully understand the wage requirements before bidding. The federal...

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5 tax-related issues manufacturers should review at midyear

Financially savvy manufacturers understand that tax planning shouldn't take place only at year-end. To make the most of all available tax breaks, you need to evaluate your manufacturing business's midyear position...

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6 ways contractors can better manage accounts receivable

Aging accounts receivable can hurt any construction business's financial performance. And as you've probably experienced, it's a common issue. Payments are often delayed by last-minute change orders, hefty...

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Hire a valuation pro to get the true value of your manufacturing business

For many manufacturing business owners, the value of the business becomes a focal point only when they're preparing to sell or retire. However, a professional valuation can be used as a strategic tool throughout...

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Private equity has come to construction

Private equity (PE) activity in the construction industry is surging. Global construction M&A deal value reached $33 billion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Construction Financial...

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Trade and Tariff Developments Accelerate: What Businesses Should Be Doing Now

The U.S. trade environment continues to evolve at a rapid pace, creating new compliance obligations, tariff exposure, and strategic planning considerations for importers. Over the past several weeks, the Trump...

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An Overview of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

The rules surrounding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) have changed over the past few years and it can be challenging to keep up with evolving IRS regulations. RMDs are the minimum amounts the IRS...

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