Tag: Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

Rethinking your equipment purchasing approach

August 21, 2019By Mark E. Battersby

The development of a new equipment lease standard presents an opportunity for producers to reduce their bottom line.

The likelihood of the next U.S. recession mirroring the last one is highly unlikely, says FMI’s George Reddin. Photo: iStock.com/zoom-zoom

10 construction materials market drivers

April 9, 2019By PQ Staff

George Reddin, managing director of FMI Capital Advisors, details factors that weighed on the construction materials market in 2018.

Money and calculator_StockImage: An aggregate business is now allowed to fully write off the entire cost of new purchases, utilizing 100 percent bonus depreciation. Photo: iStock.com/Wara1982

Year-end planning for tax savings

December 3, 2018By Mark E. Battersby

Adjusting to the new rules under the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act requires careful planning.

Divestitures are sometimes required to complete a deal involving crushed stone, sand and gravel operations. Photo: iStock.com/peuceta

Profiting together with mergers and acquisitions

October 19, 2018By Mark E. Battersby

With M&A activity on the rise, aggregate operations should perform their due diligence when selecting the right path for their business.

What you can write off while attending shows

August 22, 2018By Mark E. Battersby

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act changed the rules when it comes to business expenses and deductions.

Quiz: Do you know the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act?

May 11, 2018By Allison Kral

Thanks to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, the tax rate for incorporated aggregate businesses will be reduced. See if you know how else the act will affect producers.

New rules for taxing pass-through income

May 9, 2018By Mark E. Battersby

Tax reform is prompting a number of owners and operators to re-evaluate the structure of their business.

P&Q Roundtable attendees are largely optimistic about the new tax law but they have serious questions about how it affects Congress’ ability to pass something meaningful on infrastructure. Photo: iStock.com/ Ron and Patty Thomas

Breaking down tax reform, what’s ahead for infrastructure

April 30, 2018By PQ Staff

P&Q Roundtable attendees explore the effects of the new tax bill on their businesses and the likelihood of passing major legislation on infrastructure this year.

Breaking down the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

March 21, 2018By Mark E. Battersby

Find out what the reform bill means for crushed stone, sand and gravel operations.