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IRS Begins Issuing Letter 5699 for 2024 Tax Year: What Employers Need to Know Now

The IRS has started sending Letter 5699 notices to employers for the 2024 tax year...

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    Navigating ACA Compliance During Mergers and Acquisitions

    As a business leader, you may find yourself involved in a merger or acquisition at some point in your career. While...
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    $1.6 Million Compliance Error: A Wake-Up Call for ACA Compliance

    Last week, I came across an audit report that genuinely shocked me. The City of Shreveport just received a $1.6 million...
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    What to Look for When Choosing ACA Reporting Vendors

    The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, was enacted in 2010 with the goal of making health coverage more accessible to all...
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    ACA Compliance for Retail Businesses: Multi-Location Tracking Strategies

    Retail employers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. Between high...
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    The Employer's Guide to Union Construction Work in 2026

    Last Updated: February 2026
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    Union Wage vs Prevailing Wage: What Contractors Need to Know

    When bidding on government construction projects, contractors often encounter two critical wage requirements: union...
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    The Real Cost of Davis-Bacon Violations and Construction Payroll Mistakes

    A single Davis-Bacon violation cost one mid-sized contractor $180,000 in back wages and penalties. In the largest...
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    Apprentice-to-Journeyman Ratios & Prevailing Wage Rates

    Last Updated: March 2026
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    Tips and Guidelines for Purchasing Construction Software

    As technological advancement increases with time, the use of management software by professionals also increases. In...
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