BW INSIGHTS

Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program: Get Started Now for 2026 Grants!

By Tim C. Reilly | 10.06.2025
Small and mid-sized manufacturers can obtain grants through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program. The program provides financial support to projects that will adopt or integrate smart technology into existing manufacturing operations across Iowa. This IEDA program supports Iowa’s advanced... Read More

Federal Government Shutdown – What Is the Anticipated Effect on IRS Matters?

By Cynthia Boyle Lande, Christopher L. Nuss & Rachel A. Martinez | 10.03.2025
Congress failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government for 2026 by the September 30, 2025, deadline, resulting in a government shutdown. At BrownWinick, we continually monitor and analyze how this may affect our clients who have matters pending with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other administrative agencies within the Federal... Read More

BrownWinick Welcomes Nine 2025 Fall Associates

By BrownWinick | 09.29.2025
We are delighted to welcome a new class of associates to our firm this fall. This year’s group brings a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and talents that will enhance our practice and further strengthen the service we deliver to our clients. Their enthusiasm, dedication to the law, and drive for excellence are already evident, and we look... Read More

Patent Filing Strategies - Charting a Course in Complicated Patent Seas

By Christopher Proskey | 09.18.2025
Without question, patent protection is complicated and expensive. That complexity and expense dramatically increases when patent protection is desired both in the U.S. as well as abroad. Developing the right patent filing strategy at the outset is necessary to achieve the client's goals. As a patent attorney, we have a number of tools we can use... Read More

Take Advantage the New Markets Tax Credit Program

By Tim C. Reilly | 09.16.2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) touches many areas of the Internal Revenue Code, but one that’s getting less attention is Section 45D, the New Markets Tax Credit program (NMTC). This program seeks to encourage investment in low-income areas by providing a tax credit to those who provide funding for significant projects in those areas.... Read More

Wise Moves: BrownWinick Immigration Intel

By Matt J. Mauntel-Medici | 09.03.2025
Welcome back to Wise Moves, where we translate fast-moving immigration news into employer action. This month brought more big shifts at DOS and USCIS that will affect hiring timelines, global mobility, and case strategy through the fall and beyond. At a Glance: What employers need to know USCIS payment modernization (effective now). USCIS rolled... Read More

Navigating State & Local Taxes: How an Iowa Tax Attorney Can Help Your Business

By Tim C. Reilly | 08.22.2025
State and local taxes (SALT) often take a back seat to federal tax considerations, to the extent that tax is even at the table when it comes to deciding what’s best for a business. And while federal income tax is typically the largest tax liability for a business, ignoring SALT in business planning can create unnecessary risk and leave money on... Read More

Iowa Overhauls Business Tax Incentives: What Companies Need to Know

By Tim C. Reilly | 08.11.2025
The 2025 Iowa legislature enacted Senate File 657 to revamp some of the state’s biggest tax incentives to attract and retain businesses. The bill was signed by Governor Kim Reynolds on June 6, and the restructured credits and incentives will go into effect on January 1, 2026. Research and Development (R&D) The Iowa Research Activities Credit (RAC)... Read More

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