As a leader and key member of Barnes Dennig’s tax team, Heather is committed to helping her clients develop and implement strategies that minimize their tax burden and keep up with legislative changes. She has extensive experience with privately-owned businesses of all sizes in across multiple industries, including manufacturing and
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), unveiled this spring by the Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of the CARES Act, came as major relief to businesses and business owners reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 virus, and assisted them in keeping their workforce employed. However, several
U.S. Taxpayers, including individuals, companies, trusts, and estates that have delinquent, incomplete or late-filed foreign information returns have significant penalty exposure. Forms 5471, 8865, or 8858 may need to be filed if the U.S. taxpayer has a direct or indirect interest in a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, or foreign disregarded
Indianapolis is the largest city in Indiana and serves as the state capital. It’s home to Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monument Circle, and the Indiana State Capitol. Beyond the area’s rich history, there are a variety of businesses located in Indianapolis ranging from large publicly-held companies to small
2021 was a historic year for mergers and acquisitions, with deal volume exceeding $5 trillion – and the trend shows no signs of slowing down, despite increasing economic pressure from inflation and rising interest rates. As dealmakers on both the buying side and selling side look for new ways to
An Individual Retirement Account (or IRA) is an “individual retirement plan” that is funded through personal contributions. IRAs are a great addition to traditional 401(k)s and allow individuals to save for retirement with tax-free growth or on a tax-deferred basis, depending on the type of IRA. Basic Definitions There are
In recognition of outstanding expertise, relentless dedication to excellent client service, and laser focus on team development, Barnes Dennig proudly announces the addition of four new Directors to its leadership team. “As an organization, we have seen our strongest growth these past few years and that growth is driven by
Growing and protecting wealth is a critical part of a successful retirement planning strategy – but the options and associated decisions seem endless. How do you know you’re making the right choices? Watch that first step The first step – and one of the most important – is choosing the
The U.S. Congress is scheduled to vote this morning on a $900 billion stimulus package to provide immediate aid to individuals and small businesses continuing to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump is expected to sign the bill today. PPP Forgiven Loans The looming question on whether or
The tax landscape for construction contractors shifted dramatically in 2025, driven by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Signed into law in July, the OBBBA delivers major changes for the industry, including permanent 100% bonus depreciation, expanded Section 179 expensing, new industrial development incentives, and updated
On March 19th 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), H.R. 6201 into law. The bill consists of a many short-term paid leave directives and employer reimbursement conditions, and also includes funding for coronavirus testing, food nutrition security, and unemployment extension. Employment provisions The FFCRA
Nail the Strategies that Support Your Success Whether you’re a general contractor or specialty contractor, you know the hardest thing to build is a firm foundation for your business. Your days are full of uncertainties, from uneven cash flow to bad weather to the pain of the punch list. But