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JLK Rosenberger LLP - 2023-09-26

IRS Quagmire May Be Showing Signs of Improvement

Reading time: 3 minutes 15 seconds When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the timing could not have been worse for the Internal Revenue Service and the public accounting profession. Government-mandated shutdowns took effect at the height of tax season, leaving accountants and tax preparers unable to get answers to their questions or resolve … Continued The post IRS Quagmire May Be Showing Signs of Improvement first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

JLK Rosenberger LLP - 2023-09-18

IRS Announces Moratorium on ERTC Processing

Reading time: 3 minutes Over the last several months, the IRS has issued multiple warnings about the aggressive Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) marketing campaigns targeting businesses. These efforts often encourage ineligible taxpayers to apply without knowing the organization’s tax situation while charging high upfront fees. These promoters will also refuse to sign the return, … Continued The post IRS Announces Moratorium on ERTC Processing first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

JLK Rosenberger LLP - 2023-09-14

IRS Issues Guidance on Catch-up Contributions

Reading time: 2 minutes The SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law at the end of last year. Building on many reforms implemented in the original SECURE Act of 2019, the legislation calls for a myriad of updates impacting employer-sponsored retirement plans. It included changes to plan eligibility, retirement saving opportunities, and adjustments to operations. … Continued The post IRS Issues Guidance on Catch-up Contributions first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

JLK Rosenberger LLP - 2023-09-07

Tips and Tricks for Attending Meet-the-Firms and Career Fairs

Reading time: 4 minutes 30 seconds With students returning to college for the fall semester, career fairs, meet the firm events, and job interviews are all right around the corner and probably weighing on the minds of upper-level students. We’re here to help you with some “Do’s” and “Don’ts” to make the most of these … Continued The post Tips and Tricks for Attending Meet-the-Firms and Career Fairs first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

Highest-Ranking Executives’ Passwords Increase Chances of Large-Scale Data Breach

Reading time: 1 minute 30 seconds In a recent study, NordPass (one of the largest VPN providers) listed the 50 most common passwords used by C-level executives. “123456” and “password” were numbers 1 and 2, respectively. While on the surface, this is amusing and garners a chuckle, in reality, it highlights two concerns that IT … Continued The post Highest-Ranking Executives’ Passwords Increase Chances of Large-Scale Data Breach first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

Cybersecurity: What have you done to protect your organization?

Reading Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds Cybersecurity is vital for construction contractors to protect sensitive data, maintain their reputation, avoid financial losses, comply with regulations, safeguard intellectual property, ensure operational continuity, and protect the integrity of their supply chain. The surge in cybercrime, particularly targeting smaller businesses, is a growing concern. Cost-per-incident statistics related to cyber … Continued The post Cybersecurity: What have you done to protect your organization? first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

SECURE Act 2.0 Provisions Effective in 2026 & Beyond

Reading time: 2 minutes 20 seconds It has been less than one year since the SECURE Act 2.0 was passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. The legislation takes additional steps to make it easier for American workers to save for retirement but also provides additional flexibility when it comes to hardship … Continued The post SECURE Act 2.0 Provisions Effective in 2026 & Beyond first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

IRS Warns About Summer Tax Scams

Reading Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds In late July, the IRS issued a new warning about the barrage of tax scams currently being perpetrated against individual and business taxpayers. While several warnings have recently been issued about the Employee Retention Credit, this update includes information about new scams that purport to help resolve tax problems, … Continued The post IRS Warns About Summer Tax Scams first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

SECURE Act 2.0 Changes Impacting Employers in 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds The SECURE Act 2.0, passed late last December, builds upon the retirement savings reform outlined in the SECURE Act of 2019. The comprehensive legislation calls for changes designed to expand access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, make saving easier, and incentivize employers to start offering a plan. There are over … Continued The post SECURE Act 2.0 Changes Impacting Employers in 2025 first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

Non-Compete Agreements Can Be Key Negotiation Tools in a Transaction

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements have long been standard features of business combination negotiations. However, their value as a negotiating tool is often underestimated. A carefully crafted non-compete agreement can help a buyer negotiate a better deal, depending on factors such as timeframe and geographic limits, the competitive profile of the … Continued The post Non-Compete Agreements Can Be Key Negotiation Tools in a Transaction first appeared on JLK Rosenberger.

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