Discover the hidden dynamics of workplace fraud, where employees are coerced into unethical actions not for personal gain, but due to loyalty or fear, often under pressure from their managers. Explore how companies can detect and prevent such schemes to protect their financial health and reputation. Dive into strategies for fostering a culture of integrity that stands resilient against complex fraudulent activities.

Discover how donor-advised funds help restaurant and franchise owners maximize tax savings while supporting their communities.

Aprio Insights on the Making the Most of Your Form 990: Strategies for Transparency, Compliance, and Impact. Read the article.

OBBB’s tax law changes reshape nonprofit strategies, fundraising, and donor incentives. Learn key updates and how nonprofits can adapt.

Discover how partnership types, tax rules, and partner roles impact business structure, liability, and IRS compliance.

Aprio Insights on the OBBB Act and Section 174: To Amend or Not to Amend. Read the article.

The journey to a cost-resilient supply chain demands a data-driven approach, risk management, and realigning supplier networks.  

Discover how cost segregation studies can help restaurant and franchise owners unlock significant tax savings, particularly under changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill.

R&D tax credits can help businesses in the AEC industry boost cashflow and fund innovation, but not all common activities are qualified.

Making the jump to S-corporation status probably wasn't an impulse decision; you looked at your books, saw profits piling up well beyond the salary you pay yourself, and decided it was time to stop paying self-employment tax on every extra dollar. However, the S election is more than just a single signature on Form 2553; it introduces a new set of rules.

Non-public pass-through companies can't flash the same liquid stock options that publicly traded C-corporations deploy, but a profits interest solves the problem by letting newcomers participate only in growth that occurs after the grant date - with no immediate tax bill for either party. Learn more in our article.

When a pass-through business takes out a loan at the entity level and immediately distributes the borrowed funds to its owners, this is considered a debt-financed distribution. This maneuver provides owners with immediate liquidity without triggering a current tax bill, as long as they have sufficient tax basis to cover the distribution.

Discover the tax advantages of operating as an S corporation, where striking the right balance between shareholder wages and distributions can lead to significant savings. This article delves into the IRS's scrutiny of "reasonable compensation" and how navigating its complexities can optimize your tax strategy while avoiding penalties. Unlock these insights and more to maximize your business's financial health.