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
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.
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
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
Long-awaited disaster relief tax bill officially becomes law
(authored by RSM US LLP) The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 (H.R. 5863) signed into law. This legislation provides long-awaited tax provisions for disaster victims.
Louisiana enacts significant tax reform
(authored by RSM US LLP) Louisiana flattens income tax rates, eliminates the corporate franchise tax and increases sales tax rates in comprehensive reform.
IRS releases 2025 retirement and fringe benefit plan limitations
(authored by RSM US LLP) Cost-of-living adjustments to retirement and fringe benefit plan limits for 2025 have been published by the IRS.
Qualified disaster relief through charitable organizations
(authored by RSM US LLP) Public charities, private foundations, and donor advised funds can provide qualified disaster relief assistance to victims of qualified disasters, including individuals and small businesses.