How Nonprofits Can Advance Change Effectively
The capability of the nonprofit sector to initiate systemic social change has been a persistent question. Despite past attempts to reform elements such as board effectiveness, fundraising strategies, and foundation-led initiatives, shortcomings have led …
Accountable Plans: A Win-Win for Employers and Employees
As an employer or an employee one intricacy of tax laws and regulations that often goes unnoticed is the concept of Accountable Plans. These plans, when implemented correctly, can provide significant tax benefits for …
Obscure and Overlooked Tax Deductions, Credits, and Benefits
As tax time approaches, here are some tax issues that taxpayers frequently overlook, ranging from obscure deductions to overlooked tax credits and benefits. Of course, not everything can be included since the tax law …
The Flash – IRS Provides Employers Way to Withdraw Erroneous ERC Claims
Despite warnings from the IRS, the American Institute of CPAs, and other professional tax preparer societies, many business owners have fallen victim to aggressive marketing of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) by marketers or …
Stay Safe on the Road: Tips for Sharing with Slow-Moving Farm Machinery
With the fall harvest season in full swing, it’s essential for drivers to be aware of the increased presence of large farm equipment on the roads. These implements require more road space, so drivers …
Project GREEEN: 25 Years of Strengthening Michigan Plant Agriculture
In the late 1990s, Michigan’s plant agriculture faced serious challenges, with pests and diseases threatening growers. To address this, a partnership called Project GREEEN (Generating Research and Extension to meet Economic and Environmental Needs) …
USDA Allocates $27.6 Million in Grants to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $27.6 million in grants through its 2501 Program to support underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters. The program offers training, outreach, and technical assistance to …
Solving the Problem: Do We Need to Hire a Consultant?
There are many stages in the lifetime of a nonprofit when it may be valuable to bring in outside support. Consultants can provide an unbiased perspective, beneficial expertise, or much-needed capacity, to help an …