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Resources for Displaced Federal Workers
Executive orders and policy changes from the Trump administration have created ripple effects throughout the federal government, leading to funding…
A Timeline of Funding and Policy Shifts in the Department of Education
Recent actions by the Trump Administration and subsequent legal challenges have left the future direction of the Department of Education…
Defunding USAID: A Timeline of Events?
The Trump Administration’s actions to reassess federal aid policy have had widespread impacts on USAID, its staffers, grantees, and its…
Financial Action Plans for Nonprofits Impacted by Federal Funding Freeze
The freeze on federal aid funding set into motion by President Trump’s Executive Order: Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign…
Trump Administration Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Effective March 12, 2025
President Trump signed two Executive Orders on Monday, February 10, 2025, expanding Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports….
Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Basics and Beyond
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), more commonly known as the…
Demystifying the Schedule A Public Support Test
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Schedule A, Public Charity Status and Public Support, can take many…
What Do the 2025 Contribution Limits Mean for Dental Retirement Plans?
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) raises contribution limits for retirement plans…
Prime Contractors: How to Manage Multiple Terminations, Subcontractors, and Settlements
Government contractors facing the termination of multiple contracts at the same time must manage a highly complex and financially risky…
Government Contractors: You Need a Financial Action Plan
For federal contractors, a single contract termination or stop-work order is typically a challenging yet manageable administrative burden; however, multiple…
Federal Funding Freeze: Steps for Short- and Long-Term Success
The funding freeze on federal aid has crippled government contractors by pausing, delaying, and canceling projects. The freeze – and…
Contractors’ Rights when the Federal Government Issues a Stop-Work Order
When the federal government issues a stop-work order, contractors must be aware of their rights and responsibilities to navigate the…
Contract T4C, REAs, and Claims: What Costs Can You Recover?
In the face of a Termination for Convenience (T4C), REA, or Claim, a common question is whether contracts such as…
Key Financial Strategies for Prolonged Federal Work Stoppages
When federal contracts are disrupted due to prolonged stop-work orders, terminations, or a federal freeze on invoice payments, government contractors…
Stop-Work Order Claims: What Costs are Reimbursable?
When a stop-work order is issued, it is crucial for contractors to understand which costs are allowable for reimbursement. These…
Federal Stop-Work Orders: Key Decisions Contractors Must Make Now
In the wake of recent executive actions by the Trump administration, federal contractors are encountering an increase in stop-work orders…
Understanding Schedule K-1: A Guide to Tax Form 1065
At a glance: Schedule a consultation Full story If you’ve received a Schedule K-1 (Form 1065, 1120-S, or 1041), you…
Real Estate Economic Outlook for 2025: Back to the Future
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: As we step into 2025, it helps to look back at…
Maryland’s New Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program: What Employers Need to Know
At a glance Schedule a consultation Full story Effective July 1, 2025, Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program…
A Major Lawsuit Against the IRS; Why Your ERC Claim Status is Taking So Long
At a glance The full story: The IRS has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years with processing tax claims, particularly…
8 Tips to Choose the Right PEO for Your Benefits Program
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: In the first article of our series on professional employer organizations…
Managing Human Capital Risks: How to Help Your Organization Thrive
At a glance Have any questions? Schedule a consultation with our team today. The full story: Managing human capital risks…
From Student to Success: A Young Dentist’s Journey into Small Town Practice
In the second installment of real life stories in concurrence with our eBook, “Making the Case for Small-Market Dentistry,” we…
6 Key Tech Industry Insights and What They Mean for Your Business
2025 First Quarter Report What we are seeing in technology The first quarter of 2025 is shaping up to be…
Final Regulations Issued on Disregarded Payment Losses
At a glance The full story: On August 7, 2024, U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the IRS issued…
Maximize Value: Essential Exit Planning for Tech Company Owners
At a glance Have any questions? Schedule a consultation with our team today. The full story: Exit planning for your…
6 Key Restaurant Industry Insights and What They Mean for Your Business
2025 First Quarter Report What we are seeing in restaurants Restaurant operators are navigating mixed signals as performance metrics show…
Don’t Rely on a Crystal Ball for Your 2025 Tax Budgets
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: While speculation continues on what tax policy will look under the…
How NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Can Strengthen Your CUI Protection
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, government-regulated industries have seen an…
2025 State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Taxable Wage Bases
At a glance Schedule a consultation today to learn more. The full story: Similar to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act…
Can the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Provide Value to Your Business?
At a glance Schedule a consultation today to learn more. The full story: While the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)…
Federal Employment Tax Issues You Need to Know When Engaging Independent Contractors
At a glance Schedule a consultation today to learn more. The full story: Engaging independent contractors (ICs) can offer businesses…
CBP Proposes New Rules on Low-Value Imports
At a glance The full story: On January 17th, CBP announced the second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in 2025…
President Trump Announces Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China
UPDATE: As of February 4, proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been suspended for at least 30 days. At…
Federal Contracting in Flux: Strategies for Managing Trump Administration Stop-Work Orders, Terminations and REAs
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story The uncertain state of federal contracting has brought heightened attention to…
Virginia Addresses Apportionment of Pass-Through Entity Owner by Applying the Unitary Business Principle
By: Kate Hooker, State Income Tax Director At a glance Schedule a free consultation today to learn more! The full…
Louisiana Tax Reform: Sales Tax on Digital Products & SaaS and Repeal of Franchise Tax
By: Jeff Glickman, SALT Partner At a glance Schedule a free consultation today to learn more! The full story On…
Florida Court Says Software Seller Must Assume Risk of Denied Sales Tax Refund Claim
By: Michael Colavito, SALT Director At a glance Schedule a free consultation today to learn more! The full story The…
Georgia Ruling Addresses Application of Sales Tax and Sourcing Rules on Computer Software
By: Jeff Glickman, SALT Partner At a glance Schedule a free consultation today to learn more! The full story Over…
Alert: New American Airlines Lawsuit Underscores the Importance of 401(k) Plan Investment Analysis
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: A new lawsuit against American Airlines makes the case for the…
Trump Administration Orders Sweeping Pause on Federal Grants and Loans
We are closely monitoring the impact of the January 27, 2025 memorandum issued by the Executive Office of the President…
ISO 27001 Compliance Checklist: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
In today’s digital era, ensuring the security of sensitive information is paramount for businesses. With data breaches and cyberattacks becoming…
I Received a HRSA “Provider Relief Programs Audit Reminder” Email. Now what?
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio today. The full story: While the COVID-19 pandemic may feel like a…
IRS Stops Automatic Penalties for Late Filing of Form 3520
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Last October 24, 2024, the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) released a…
Understanding SOC Report Types: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
In today’s business landscape, where trust and transparency are paramount, understanding the intricacies of SOC reports is more crucial than…
BOI Enforcement by FinCEN Still on Hold
Due to a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) with…
Trade with Canada Amidst Changing Economic and Political Landscape
At a glance The full story: Canada’s business landscape faces a confluence of challenges, creating a turbulent environment for cross-border…
SOC 1 vs SOC 2 Understanding the Key Differences for Compliance and Security
In today’s business world, where data is a valuable asset, compliance with security standards has never been more crucial. For…