BW INSIGHTS

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

Navigating Form 5500 Compliance: Common Pitfalls & How Legal Counsel Can Help

By Caleb J. Brus & Cynthia Boyle Lande | 08.05.2025
As summer rolls in, so does benefit plan audit season including Form 5500 filings. For many, this means calls from auditors and sometimes those calls come with unexpected news: “We found an issue.” If this happens, you’re not alone and it is more common than you might think. The good news? At BrownWinick, our employee benefits attorneys regularly... Read More

Wise Moves: BrownWinick Immigration Intel

By Matt J. Mauntel-Medici | 07.30.2025
Welcome to Wise Moves: BrownWinick Immigration Intel We bring you sharp, actionable updates on employment-based immigration: what’s changing, what it means for your business, and how to stay ahead. At BrownWinick, we help employers navigate complexity with strategy, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re sponsoring a single foreign national or... Read More

Visa Interview Waiver Rollback: Most Applicants Must Interview Starting September 2, 2025

By Matt J. Mauntel-Medici | 07.28.2025
The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change to the way visas are processed. Starting September 2, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants will be required to attend an in-person interview, even if they are renewing a visa in the same category. This is a major change in policy and will result in longer processing times for visas... Read More

Immigration Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

By Matt J. Mauntel-Medici | 07.16.2025
The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes immigration provisions with immediate implications for employers. Below is a practical summary tailored for HR teams, in‑house counsel, and international workforce planners. Increased Focus on Enforcement and Compliance Greater Enforcement: $75 billion in supplemental funding for increased... Read More

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