Evaluating an ESOP from a succession planning perspective
If you’ve been in business for a while, you’ve probably considered many different employee benefits. One option that might have crossed your desk is an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
IRS issues guidance on transition rules for electric vehicle credits
The IRS has released guidance to assist taxpayers with navigating the transition from electric vehicle (EV) credits under prior law to the rules under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Are your risk-management practices keeping up with the times?
Risks abound in today’s uncertain marketplace.
For a stronger nonprofit, increase the number of income streams
Not-for-profits that rely on a single income source, or only a few, are vulnerable to economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this particularly clear.
Cyber risks: A critical part of your auditor’s risk assessment
As businesses and not-for-profit entities increasingly rely on technology, cyberthreats are becoming more sophisticated and aggressive. Auditors must factor these threats into their risk assessments. They can also help you draft cybersecurity disclosures and brainstorm ways to mitigate your risk of an attack. Contact the auditors at SEK with your audit questions.
If you’re hiring, take a look at veterans
Despite widespread fears of recession in recent months, hiring remains strong in the United States. Employers added 528,000 jobs in July 2022 and many organizations seeking new workers are having trouble filling positions.
You shouldn’t amend a will yourself
Let’s assume you have a legally valid will but you’ve decided that it should be revised because of a change in your family’s circumstances. Perhaps all you want to do is add a newborn grandchild to the list of beneficiaries or remove your adult child’s spouse after a divorce.
Promoting your nonprofit with your annual report
Do you think about your not-for-profit’s annual report as a yearly obligation or even an unpleasant chore? If so, your annual report likely isn’t much fun to read — and you’re missing a chance to attract and engage critical audiences.
Is your withholding adequate? Here’s how to check
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want to change your withholding so that this doesn’t happen again next year. You might even want to adjust your withholding if you got a big refund.