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Avoid Delays in the Construction Loan Draw Process

Managing a construction project efficiently depends on more than just skilled crews and blueprints — it hinges on streamlined project finances. When loan draw requests

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Senate Unveils Tax Bill Ahead of July 4 Deadline

In a pivotal step toward advancing their sweeping economic agenda, Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled their version of a multitrillion-dollar tax and spending package, aiming

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Summary of Proposed Tax Provisions Impacting Businesses

After months of speculation, the U.S. House of Representatives has released a ‘proposed’ tax and spending package. The bill aims to extend and enhance a

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How to Prepare Your Business for Potential Immigration Enforcement

As the new year moves into full swing and we transition to a new administration, employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement and significant changes

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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2025. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

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Best Practices for Business Owners in 2025 and Beyond

As a business owner, you likely spend most of your days – and many of your nights – thinking about the daily operations of your

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Is Your Business Ready for Leadership Transition?

Whether your leadership transition is months or years away, there are crucial steps you can take now to prepare for a successful outcome. But successful

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Navigating HUD Lending: A Guide for Banks

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays a crucial role in expanding access to affordable housing. By providing federal support and insurance

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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting System

Is your accounting system holding your business back? Maybe you’re so busy running the business that sorting through scattered financials seems more of a headache

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Ryan Vestal Earns Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional Designation

Ryan Vestal of Pinion was recently recognized as Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFP) by the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (“ICCIFP”). Vestal

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Newly Proposed 2023 Tax Deductions: Money in your Pocket… If Passed

Congress has drafted new tax legislation that is shaping up well amongst both the House and Senate Committee leaders. The $78 billion tax agreement, introduced

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Baalman and Bauer Earn Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional Designation

January 4, 2024 – Lisa Baalman and Brea Bauer of Pinion, were recently recognized as Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFP) by the Institute of

Construction

The Risks of Letting Your Legacy Ride: How Estate Planning Protects the Family

Ask any successful family business leader “What is your most important accomplishment?” The overwhelming response is: ‘my legacy’. And yet, only one in six have

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How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

In light of the recent cyberattack that shut down Dole’s North American production, businesses are reminded once again of the importance of cybersecurity and keeping

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A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

While most companies think of audits as an annual necessity, the vast majority typically keep to the same old standards and don’t know to ask

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Estate Tax Planning: Possible Changes Ahead

No matter what the presidential outcome, there was never any question that the outlook for estate tax planning would be different in 2021. How much

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Business Tax Update: New 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax Form for 2020 Tax Year

After a 38-year absence, Form 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax has made its return in the 2020 tax year, and its January 31 deadlines are right

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PPP Applicants are Stuck Fighting Fraud due to Security Breaches

In recent weeks, we have learned of an uptick in fraud cases for businesses who have applied for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for coronavirus

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CARES Act: Employee Retention Tax Credit is Available

With all of the coverage and focus on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, many businesses are unaware of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)

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Do You Know the Cyber Mantra?

Do you remember the old “Stop, Drop & Roll” mantra? This has been engrained into every Kindergartner since the 1970’s. It’s very effective at helping

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IRS Issues Small Business Reminders

‘Small Business Week’ prompted the IRS to publish reminders for entrepreneurs and businesses on how they can better estimate their tax situation and plan ahead.

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How Business Owners Can Avoid Costly Mistakes

It’s inevitable. One day, you will step down from running your business. The timing and transition for when and to whom you relinquish control are

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How Behavioral Change Benefits the Bottom Line

As a business owner or high-level manager, you have the enormous power to effect change in behavior patterns – for both the individuals and groups

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New Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Make an Attractive Investment

Established within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the new Opportunity Zone legislation was created to develop economically-distressed communities across the United States

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Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2019, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of

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Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

While there tends to be focus on the larger line items resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are some lesser-known

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K·Coe Isom Announces Wealth Management Partnership

K·Coe Isom’s subsidiary K·Coe Wealth has entered into a joint venture with HBK CPA’s affiliate HBKS Wealth Advisors. The partnership, a mutually-beneficial combination of specialized

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For S Corps: Does a C Corp Conversion Make $ense?

Is a C Corp Conversion Right for S Corps? Now that the law has been established for 2018 and beyond, S corporation clients are asking

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