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Tax Strategy Checklist for Manufacturers in 2025

By Pinion Editorial | December 11, 2024
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As January quickly approaches, there are some important items to check off before next year is here. Following the national election and ongoing shifts in an uncertain economy, we’re here to help you stay ahead and avoid any unexpected changes. “The days of setting 5- and 10-year goals for your …

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4 Ways Food & Beverage Manufacturers Should Prepare for 2025

By Pinion Editorial | December 10, 2024
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The 2024 election has brought about considerable potential for policy shifts in the food & beverage industry… with many businesses left asking, “What’s changing, and how should we react?”  Below, Pinion’s government and public affairs team has evaluated the four most likely areas to have impacts for food and beverage …

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Tax Changes and Impacts on Your Manufacturing Business in 2025

By Pinion Editorial | October 29, 2024
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As we wind down one tax season and prepare for the next, the importance of diligent tax planning cannot be overstated. Unless Congress acts, there will be higher tax rates and lower standard deductions in 2025.   For manufacturers, these changes could impact everything from production costs to investment in innovation. …

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The “CAT” is out of the Bag

By Pinion Editorial | October 22, 2024
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The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) recently made an announcement that they will stop making updates to the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) and sunset the tool, effective August 31, 2025. The decision comes at a time when the cybersecurity landscape for financial institutions is rapidly evolving and receiving an …

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Navigating HUD Lending: A Guide for Banks

By Pinion Editorial | September 6, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays a crucial role in expanding access to affordable housing. By providing federal support and insurance for home loans, HUD helps lower the risk that lenders face when borrowers default on their mortgages. Banks that get involved with HUD lending can …

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What’s New in Kansas Taxes for 2024?

By Pinion Editorial | July 25, 2024
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On June 21, 2024, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed into law Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), which includes a reduction in income tax rates for Kansas Privilege Tax, effective with the 2024 tax year. If you’re a financial institution calculating income tax provisions or recording deferred taxes (including those on …

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Beyond $500 Million: A Guide to FDICIA Compliance for Banks

By Pinion Editorial | July 25, 2024
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Is your financial institution nearing the $500 million asset threshold? If so, you’ll need to navigate new regulations, particularly those mandated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA).   Regardless of what is driving your growth, crafting a robust plan for FDICIA compliance is essential. Pinion advisors have outlined …

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