taxes
Tax reform bill takes center stage
The House of Representatives introduced a reform bill that will overhaul the tax system. Learn more about the bill introduced. Keep Reading
Strategies for achieving tax savings
With tax filing deadlines approaching, consider some ways to achieve tax savings. Keep Reading
Capitalizing on equipment repairs
Learn to determine whether repairs, maintenance and improvement expenses count as capital expenditures. Keep Reading
Considering tax implications for company gatherings
The season for holiday parties and gift giving will soon be upon us. Although many aggregate business owners and managers clearly know how to celebrate and show their appreciation to both customers and employees, few are aware that Uncle Sam,… Keep Reading
Battling for independent contractor status
When it comes to classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, be sure to get it right. Keep Reading
Law could provide tax relief for aggregate producers
Once again, lawmakers waited until late in the year to pass another “extenders” bill. The new “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015” retroactively extends the 50 or so temporary tax provisions that are routinely extended on a… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 14: Business
Lesson 14 of the Pit & Quarry University handbook discusses businesses and the pros and cons of going public. Keep Reading
Battling city hall
Consider it the perfect Catch-22: Businesses are making less money and paying less in taxes at the same time costs are going up for governments at the state and local levels. Many states are raising taxes across the board –… Keep Reading
State taxes
Aggregate producers should be prepared for unexpected audits or additional taxes. The Council on State Taxation (COST), a Washington, D.C., think-tank, recently released the results of a study showing business taxes accounted for 45 percent of all state and local… Keep Reading
