Feeling Charitable? Act (or Don’t Act) Now
The One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBBA”) preserved one familiar charitable giving rule, but quietly changed several others in ways that make timing more important than
Tax Law Update: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts the Construction Industry
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (P.L. 119-21) introduces permanent tax changes that directly impact the construction industry. From equipment investment to labor incentives, the
Why Timely Unclaimed Property Reporting Matters: A Crucial Reminder as State Deadlines Loom
Aprio Insights on the Why Timely Unclaimed Property Reporting Matters: A Crucial Reminder as State Deadlines Loom. Read the article.
Victory for Louisiana Contractors: Sales Tax Exemption Now in Place for Public Projects
The Louisiana Association of General Contractors (AGC) recently shared a major legislative win for the construction industry. Thanks to persistent advocacy and collaboration with state
Construction’s AI maturity hinges on strategic investment
(authored by RSM US LLP) A new RSM survey of the middle market in the U.S. and Canada shows AI use in the construction industry is on the rise. Read more.
Overview of the Budget Reconciliation Bill: the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”(PL 119-21)
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the so called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ The law effectively extends many of the
Explore Outsourced Accounting Services for Your Construction Business
Construction accounting is unique due to complex rules and accounting methods like contract revenue recognition, job cost accounting, estimates of costs to complete, change orders
What Can You Do to Prevent Fraud?
Fraud doesn’t discriminate. It affects businesses of all types, in all industries, with any ownership structure. While it’s not possible to mitigate every fraud scheme
The Psychology of Fraud
No business is immune to fraud. Even if you’ve built a robust control environment, your business could be vulnerable to threats. This is especially true
Occupational Fraud: What Is It, and How Can You Prevent It?
Managing fraud risk is always important, but it becomes critical in times of economic uncertainty. Fraudulent activity rises during recessions and economic downturns for a
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting – 3.24.25 – UPDATE
UPDATE: 3.24.2025: All entities originally established in the United States, including those previously classified as ‘domestic reporting companies,’ and their beneficial owners are now exempt
Significant change to federal estate tax exemption slated for January 1, 2026
LaPorte is proud to announce that Jennifer Bordes, CPA, CSEP, MS, a LaPorte Tax Services Director, has collaborated with CityBusiness to author and publish the