As we continue our year-end reminders and updates, we want to make certain to provide updated figures released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and 2026 wage base. Cost of Living Adjustment In October, the SSA announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. This increase will be reflected in the […]
Many contractors might consider a business valuation when they decide to sell their company. However, these detailed analyses can prove useful in many other circumstances, such as when applying for loans, speaking with investors or setting up a business succession plan. It is important for construction business owners to understand some of the unique value […]
Individual taxpayers who have not yet switched to electronic refunds will need to update their refund preferences with the IRS as soon as possible. On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury will begin the process of phasing out the issuance of paper checks for all federal disbursements, beginning with tax refunds for individuals. During the […]
We continue to receive inquiries from clients regarding scam text messages impersonating the Philadelphia Department of Revenue. Earlier this week, we shared information about this issue on our social media channels, but we want to provide more details for those who may not be aware of the fraudulent texts targeting tax payers in the City of […]
The September/October issue of Contractor is now available. In this issue, our cover story provides an overview of rules and factors that determine reasonable compensation and how the IRS scrutinizes construction businesses structured as a C corporation for excessive compensation or too little compensation. Other topics include two provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill […]
In this issue of Valuation and Litigation Briefing, our cover story, Pierce v. Commissioner, provides an overview of a recent gift tax case involving the value of noncontrolling S corporation interests. Other topics include how false online and social media reviews can lead to costly damages against the person who posts them, how a rebuttal […]
Wouch Maloney CPAs and Business Advisors is proud to announce that our firm has been recognized as a 2025 Best Accounting Firm to Work For by Accounting Today. This achievement would not have been possible without our remarkable team. Their incredible talent, passion, and dedication enabled our firm to receive this national accounting industry recognition. […]
If you pay estimated taxes, keep in mind that your third-quarter tax payment is due on September 15th. First Time Making Quarterly Payments If you are new to making quarterly tax payments, remember that taxes must be paid either through withholding or estimated tax payments as income is earned. For individuals whose primary income source […]
We are honored to share our firm has received the inaugural 2025 Best Places to Work for Women Award! This honor showcases our commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace for women. Thank you to our incredible team for making this achievement possible! Let’s continue to break barriers together. ABOUT THE AWARD Best Places […]
The July/August issue of Contractor is now available. In this issue, we provide an overview of major payroll challenges construction companies face such as worker classification and prevailing wage compliance. We also include an article on what contractors need to know about Building Information Modeling (BIM) and much more. In this issue: As always, if […]
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