The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) covers the operation of a facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds animal food for sale in the United States. Renewable fuels facilities producing feed co-products are no exception. In fact, if you are a biofuels producer that sells co-products later used as an ingredient in animal feed (ex…. Continue Reading
Archives for 2016
MN Minimum Wage Increase 2016
Effective August 1, 2016, the minimum wage in Minnesota will increase. The increase will impact all businesses, including agri-businesses. Hourly Rate Overview Below is a brief overview of the new minimum wage rates for hours worked beginning August 1, 2016. LARGE EMPLOYER Any enterprise with an annual gross dollar volume of sales made or business done… Continue Reading
Ask the Experts – Presidential Tax Policies
Tax Policy Highlights of the 2016 Presidential Candidates As featured on KWLM 1340 Newstalk with Todd Bergeth, Joel Gratz and Bradley Pederson from Christianson & Associates discuss the tax policies of the 2016 presidential candidates and their impact on you. You can also listen to our latest radio ad focusing on how our certified public… Continue Reading
Come visit us at FEW 2016
Christianson & Associates is featured at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Come see our experts present at the 2016 FEW and visit our booth, #1134. Track 2: Leadership and Financial Management Didn’t See that Coming: Best Practices for Being Ready for Unforeseen Weather Events, Inspections, Legal Events and other Uncommon Occurrences Phil… Continue Reading
Documentation, Preparation For The FSMA Ride
Buckle up for FSMA The threat of getting a ticket isn’t the only reason I take my safety seriously; I wore a seatbelt long before the advent of primary seatbelt laws. That’s why I often feel frustrated with the proliferation of laws designed to protect me from myself, like “Click it or Ticket.” Likewise, I’m… Continue Reading
ACA Tax Update
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Update There was a change to the due dates of the 2015 ACA reporting requirements for Forms 1095/1094‐C and 1095/1094‐B. The furnishing of the 1095’s to the individual employees has been extended from 2/1/16 to 3/31/16. The filing of the 1094’s and 1095’s with the IRS has been extended from: 2/29/16 to 5/31/16, if not filing electronically, and… Continue Reading
