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As trusted advisors in the realm of finance and estate planning, we at Tonneson + Co are closely monitoring an upcoming decision by the US Supreme Court that could significantly impact estate planning strategies involving closely held businesses. The case of Connelly v. United States revolves around the complex issue of how life insurance proceeds…
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A rule intended to prevent worker exploitation is likely to have far-reaching—and possibly unintended—consequences. On January 9, 2024, The Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on how to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Although it’s meant to protect worker rights,…
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Non-compete agreements, once a standard feature in many employment contracts, are now facing heightened scrutiny. Designed to safeguard businesses, they also have implications for workers, consumers, and the market overall. At both state and federal levels, there is a growing movement to ban—or at least limit—them. What is a non-compete agreement? A non-compete agreement is…
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On October 10, 2022, the IRS issued a new revenue procedure allowing S corporations and their shareholders to resolve certain issues without having to request a private letter ruling (PLR). What is a Private Letter Ruling (PLR)? A private letter ruling (PLR) is issued by the IRS to a taxpayer in response to a written…
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Higher federal short-term interest rates have caused the IRS to increase its interest rate for over and under-payments of tax obligations. Learn more about the updated interest rates for Q4 of 2022.
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Tired of hearing about inflation? Brace yourself: despite federal attempts to tamp it down, odds are we’ll be dealing with it a little while longer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation for 2022 hit 8.3% in August, its highest rate in 40 years. Supply chain issues, a strong labor market, rising energy prices,…
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On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. This sweeping legislation includes provisions aimed at combatting climate change, reducing healthcare costs, and raising tax revenue, among other initiatives. Its goals include reducing the deficit by around $300 billion, lowering carbon emissions by about 40% by 2030, and,…
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We are pleased to share that Tonneson + Co has been named Small Business of the Year 2021 by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. The annual Small Business of the Year Awards showcase the contributions of businesses to our communities, celebrating their vision in the categories of Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Excellence, Community Impact,…
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Tonneson & Company is proud to have been named a Member Firm of the Year 2020 by Geneva Group International (GGI). Our firm was one of three firms worldwide to have been named Member Firms of the Year in 2020. The award was presented during GGI’s World Conference, which took place online on November 4,…
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On June 22, the SBA issued the Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule (LF-IFR) and Loan Review Procedures Interim Final Rule (LR-IFR). These IFRs give new guidance to the PPP loan forgiveness provisions of the CARES Act and insight to the Loan Review Procedures for businesses. Much of the LF-IFR reiterates the changes made under the…
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