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Restricted stock awards are a popular way for companies to offer equity-oriented executive compensation. Some businesses offer them instead of stock option awards. The reason: Options can lose most or...

If you’re planning to start a business or thinking about changing your business entity, you need to determine what will work best for you. Should you operate as a C corporation...

Given the pervasiveness of technology in the business world today, most companies are sitting on treasure troves of sensitive data that could be abducted, exploited, corrupted or destroyed. Of course,...

Wednesday, November 15 8: 00 – 9:25 am CST Cannabis is a new, complex, and growing industry. Learn about the nuanced issues cannabis operators face and how you can help...

If you’re fortunate to have an employer that offers a 401(k) plan, and you don’t contribute to it, you may wonder if you should participate. In general, it’s a great...

Are employees at your business traveling and frustrated about documenting expenses? Or perhaps you’re annoyed at the time and energy that goes into reviewing business travel expenses. There may be...

Recent IRS warnings and announcements regarding the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) have raised some businesses’ concerns about the validity of their claims for this valuable, but complex, pandemic-related credit...

All but the smallest businesses today are generally expected to offer employees “big picture” benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan. Among the risks of doing so is...

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT Discover the Flourishing Cannabis Landscape of Minnesota! Join us for a deep dive into the promising cannabis market in...

With events related to climate change continuing to rock the news cycle, many business owners are looking for ways to lessen their companies’ negative environmental impact. One move you may...

If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. For example, the tax...

Perhaps you’ve been in this situation before: You have a financial emergency and need to get your hands on some cash. You consider taking money out of a traditional IRA...

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $168,600 for 2024 (up from $160,200 for 2023). Wages and self-employment income...

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, BGM Wealth Partners, and Bridge West Weave Together their Talents to form BGM, Introducing New Brand and Website MINNEAPOLIS, October 18, 2023— Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer,...

As the cannabis industry flourishes, a complex set of regulations and tax codes has emerged, shaping the financial landscape for businesses operating in this dynamic sector. Among these regulations is...