Series LLCs—which first came on to the scene in the 1990s—have spread from their original, Delaware origins to now be an authorized company form in many states across the U.S., including Utah. They offer some benefits as compared to traditional LLC structures, primarily by offering simpler formation processes, lower (or no) additional fees, and...
The Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) was first created by the CARES Act in March of 2020, early in the pandemic. But just because pandemic restrictions have largely ended doesn’t mean that businesses cannot go back and claim the ERC! Here are some important points about the ERC that you might want to know as you consider filing for the credit:...
With tax season upon us, many Americans are being forced to learn what the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) (deemed the most consequential tax reform in a generation) really entails and its impact on a business’ bottom line. While the changes in income tax brackets has been most heavily covered in the media, many employers are surprised to learn...
Corporate, Tax and Bankruptcy Update We have noticed several payroll processing companies go out of business or file for bankruptcy, leaving their clients (the businesses forwhom they process payroll) without services, and potentially facing large tax bills. One such company that filed bankruptcy in Utah in 2014 had been automatically withdrawing...
The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the workplace, leading to significant changes in how employers address employee health and safety. As the world adapts to the evolving landscape, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been at the...
Byron Kominek, Owner and Manager of Jack's Solar Garden, explains how he revitalized his family farm with modern technology. A creative approach that mixes old-world farming and new-world energy production in mutually beneficial symbiosis.
Dan Haller, Principal Engineer at Aspect Consulting, and Kristina Ribellia, Founder and President of Wester Water Market Exchange, discuss their recent efforts to help Selah-Moxee execute a multi-party water auction. Super practical discussion about the brass tacks of...
When planning to transfer your possessions to your loved ones, it can be daunting, both due to the burden of paperwork and familial pressure. This is precisely why developing and arranging a will and trust with a trusted professional is critical. Today Wayne Bennett...
Clint Larson, Manager of Major Projects and Custom Homes for Ivory Homes, walks us through his organization's transition to adopting water wise landscaping and planning at the subdivision scale. A great talk about organizational change, growth in Utah, and effective...
Chelsea Benjamin, Water Policy Fellow at Western Resource Advocates, expounds on her team's research of artificial turf. There's far more to consider than just cost and water savings. A fascinating discussion full of facts that may surprise you.
Chris Peacock, CEO of AquaOso and AgCor, talks us through the fascinating evolution of their AquaOso water risk platform into a multi-faceted tool informing the broader agricultural lending and climate risk space. Chris and his team are working on a truly innovative...