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The OBBB Act: A Strategic Tax Blueprint for Restaurant Resilience

The OBBB Act: A Strategic Tax Blueprint for Restaurant Resilience

The restaurant industry is no stranger to volatility. From razor-thin margins to labor shortages and inflationary pressures, operators must constantly adapt to survive. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed in July 2025, offers a rare opportunity: a...

The OBBB Act and Manufacturing: A New Era of Tax Strategy

The OBBB Act and Manufacturing: A New Era of Tax Strategy

The manufacturing sector has long operated under a tax framework shaped by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). With many of those provisions set to expire in 2025, uncertainty loomed. Enter the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a sweeping tax reform package signed...

Operational Warning Signs in Restaurant Finance

Operational Warning Signs in Restaurant Finance

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of restaurants, assisting them with tax, accounting, and operational challenges. While many restaurant owners demonstrate a solid grasp of their financials, others encounter recurring issues...

ERISA Record Retention: What Every Plan Sponsor Needs to Know

ERISA Record Retention: What Every Plan Sponsor Needs to Know

Maintaining accurate and complete records for ERISA-covered benefit plans is not just good business practice; it’s a critical responsibility for plan sponsors. Missing documentation can create significant liabilities. For example, if a former employee, or even their...

Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for You

Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for You

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law. This sweeping piece of legislation makes many of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions permanent, while introducing new deductions and tax relief measures for businesses,...

Tariffs and the Restaurant Industry in 2025: Navigating the Impact

Tariffs and the Restaurant Industry in 2025: Navigating the Impact

As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, the restaurant industry in 2025 finds itself at the intersection of economic uncertainty and operational adaptation. Tariffs—government-imposed taxes on imported goods—are reshaping the way restaurants source ingredients,...

Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Beginning January 1, 2024, millions of entities registered to do business within the US will become subject to the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has been tasked with developing this...