Construction Industry Perspectives

Showing You How to Run a Successful Business From the Ground Up

Federal Overtime Rules

Overtime Regulations Delayed

On Tuesday, November 22, a federal judge in Texas issued a nation-wide preliminary injunction to stop the overtime rules from
Succession Planning Is Critical

Succession Planning Is Critical

As the owner of a construction firm, you have probably thought about retiring at some point and handing off the
Tax Policy Update

Post-Election Tax Policy Update

Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States on November 8 is expected to bring changes to
W-2 Filing Deadline

Employers Face New Jan. 31 W-2 Filing Deadline

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers and small businesses of a new Jan. 31 filing deadline for Forms W-2.
Business Property

Pros and Cons of Renting Equipment

Careful management of equipment needs is critical if contractors are to remain profitable and competitive. Part of that process involves
Independent contractor

New Overtime Rules

Contractors with office staff will likely be affected by a recently issued rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that
Federal Overtime Rules

Watch for a Delay to Federal Overtime Rules

On September 28, Congress, with bipartisan support, passed a bill that would delay the implementation of the new overtime regulations.
Independent contractor

Defining “Reasonable” Compensation

You probably assume as the owner of a construction firm that your compensation is nobody's business but yours. However, since