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In the spirit of this week's International Women’s Day, we want to recognize and celebrate the women across our firm who contribute so much to our clients, teams, and community. Thank you for the leadership, talent, and perspective you bring to WU every day. We appreciate you!

Due to recent inclement weather and its impact on university schedules, we’ve changed the date for WU Leadership Day to February 13. The application deadline has been extended to February 6. Link to apply: hubs.li/Q040P2TJ0

Due to icy road and parking conditions, our Memphis office will remain closed again today. Phones are being monitored, and the team is working remotely. We are keeping an eye on the situation and will share updates as needed. Thanks for your patience. Stay safe.

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For the safety of our team, our Memphis office is closed again today, and phones are being monitored. The Tupelo office is open. We will continue to watch road conditions and share updates as needed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Due to inclement weather, our offices are closed today. Phones are still being monitored. If you need assistance, please call 901-761-2720. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Differentiating between employees and independent contractors isn’t as simple as it may seem. We look at various factors to consider and explain why your nonprofit needs to get classifications right hubs.li/Q03YCWkP0

Outsourcing has long been a viable option for growing businesses. But deciding when the time is right to engage outside providers isn’t always easy. Let’s weigh the pros and cons. hubs.li/Q03YCVYB0

hubs.li/Q03YCVYx0 A sudden crisis can create a leadership vacuum from which even a strong business may never recover. The solution: Develop and implement a sound emergency succession plan.

No company can afford to operate without the right accounting software. Avoid these common mistakes to ensure your platform meets your organization’s needs. hubs.li/Q03YCV820

A little knowledge and planning can go a long way toward ensuring your business gifts are both meaningful and tax smart. Find out more. hubs.li/Q03YCSNh0

The benefits of using a living trust are many. Pairing it with a pour-over will can help wrangle any loose assets that you purposely (or inadvertently) didn’t transfer to the living trust. hubs.li/Q03YCTbp0

As a spouse and parent, you have the challenge of ensuring your spouse is provided for after your death while making certain there are assets left for your children’s inheritances. A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust may be the answer. hubs.li/Q03YCV6_0

A rock-solid succession plan is a business imperative for construction company owners. Let’s discuss some of the whys and hows. hubs.li/Q03Yysym0

Does your business offer a 401(k) plan to help employees save for retirement? If so, now may be the right time to step back and evaluate all your critical responsibilities as plan sponsor. hubs.li/Q03Yyrbp0

Could your business qualify for a valuable new depreciation tax break? hubs.li/Q03YyplQ0

Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed January 1 as we ring in the new year. We are thankful to our team and clients for making this past year a success and look forward to seeing what next year has in store. See you in 2026!

Selling the business you’ve spent years building or becoming a first-time business owner by buying an existing business might be the biggest financial move you ever make. That's why it’s critical to understand the potential tax implications hubs.li/Q03Yyp440

The rules governing the business interest expense deduction limitation are complicated. Here’s what business owners need to know about the latest developments. hubs.li/Q03Yylrr0

Happy Holidays! We hope you have a safe and festive time celebrating with friends and family. Our offices will be closed December 24 and 25, and we will return on December 26.