The 2024 legislative session in Minnesota ended on May 19, 2024 and brought some changes to the tax law as well as multiple changes to employment law that employers should be aware of. The following summarizes the major changes to be aware of. ...

In the video, Chris Wittich discuss the recent IRS announcement regarding ERC claims, highlighting that between 10 and 20 percent of claims are deemed high risk and likely fraudulent. The IRS emphasizes that even legitimate claims will face significant delays in processing, ...

Boyum Barenscheer has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Produced by the same team that compiles the 33-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive c...

Cross-training staffers to do one another’s jobs isn’t a new idea. But it can be a simple and effective way to boost your nonprofit’s resilience to unplanned and potentially harmful events....

The IRS strictly prohibits self-dealing between private foundations and “disqualified persons.” But how are these terms defined? Among people who are considered disqualified are large donors, foundation managers or owners, substantial owners of major donor corporations, ...

The deadline for calendar-year not-for-profits to file Form 990 with the IRS has come and gone. But it’s never too early to think about reporting responsibilities for the next deadline. Be careful to keep records of fundraising expenses, which you must report on Schedule G...

Boyum Barenscheer’s Gregory Carlson CFP, MBT, CDFA, RICP, CMAA, PFS, CPA joined Julie Keyes in the latest episode of the Poised for Exit podcast. In the discussion, Greg explained the pros and cons of Stock vs. Asset Sales and the impact of Capital Gains liability on both ...

SECURE 2.0 introduced over 90 provisions to modernize retirement plans and many of the optional provisions can be utilized to support the unique needs of a manufacturing and distribution workforce. We’ll review a few of these provisions and include considerations for your ...

Are your manufacturing company’s sales up over recent years, causing you to reach maximum capacity? One solution is to expand your operational footprint. But doing so requires large cash outlays, and you may feel some uncertainty about the economy and be hesitant to make s...

External audits can help assure your not-for-profit’s stakeholders that your financial statements are fairly presented according to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. They can also help prevent occupational fraud. Often, audit reports contain recommendations fo...

After experiencing a downturn in 2023, merger and acquisition activity in several sectors is rebounding in 2024. If you’re buying a business, you want the best results possible after taxes. You can potentially structure the purchase in two ways:...