At the end of the 2019 calendar year, Congress passed the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (H.R.3301). One provision of the House Bill related to retroactively extending the income tax credit available for biodiesel and alternative fuels. The tax extender will provide welcome relief to companies that
Fellow and author for the National Association of Wholesale-Distributors and CEO of the Network for Business Innovation, Mark Dancer, recently led a thought-provoking webinar for regional distribution industry leaders where he gave his perspective on why innovation is critical for distributors today – and for success tomorrow and beyond. Dancer’s
With record-breaking participation and sharp insight into the region’s evolving labor and benefits landscape, the 2025 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Compensation & Benefits Study provides a timely snapshot of how businesses are adapting and preparing for what’s ahead. Record participation, expanding reach This year’s study, presented by Barnes Dennig, Custom
Can’t watch the video? Get the transcript. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one of the most tax-advantaged tools available for managing healthcare costs while building long-term savings. In this video, Ryan Lauer and Andy Bertke explain why HSAs are often called the “holy grail” of savings accounts and why eligible
On Wednesday, February 5, Barnes Dennig (BD) and Buechner Haffer Myers & Koenig (BHMK) hosted a panel discussion on Opportunity Zones. In an intimate, small group setting, our attendees were able to hear useful information, personal stories and some nationally recognized news from our panelists, which included: Brian Redden (BHMK)
As 2023 draws to a close and 2024 looms large, now is a great time for strategic tax planning. This tax planning guide is designed to help individuals and businesses efficiently plan taxes, minimize tax liability, and avoid penalties and audits. First, some important questions to consider Have you been
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFSn61aJc0U Can’t watch the video? Download a copy of the transcript here. The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 have been significant for all of us on both a personal and professional level. If you’re a business owner, or in charge of information technology for your company,
Technology is constantly evolving, and as a business, you must be ready to adapt to stay ahead of your competitors. In recent years, the Wholesale and Distribution industries have benefited greatly from the development of special technology that can increase productivity and customer experience. Many distributors see the opportunity to
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), many taxpayers—especially those in hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and construction—are asking: How does this impact tips and overtime pay? The short answer: OBBBA introduces two major “above-the-line” deductions, one for qualified tips and one for qualified overtime
Three months into a construction project, stakeholders inevitably want to know whether the project remains on track. Instead of scrambling through spreadsheets and making assumptions, successful contractors rely on a single graph that tells the entire story. This is the power of S-curve analysis in construction project management. Understanding S-curve
“Helping our clients develop sound financial plans that enable them to grow and prosper is an important part of the work we do at Barnes Dennig. We’re committed to offering proactive, strategic advice that contributes to our clients’ success and makes their lives easier.” Jay’s clients rely on his strategic