Aug 3, 2023

Once a person truly understands what the 831(b) Plan can do for their business, doubts evaporate quickly. 

Jun 15, 2023

By doing things like conducting risk assessments and exploring insurance options, businesses can enhance their resilience and protect their operations.

Jun 8, 2023

This analysis highlights the discrepancies, questions the effectiveness of the proposed regulations in addressing IRS concerns, and raises issues regarding a specific case.

Mar 14, 2023

Having a subcontractor default on their work can be a tough pill to swallow, but contracts do have options to mitigate this risk. The Contract Default Liability program offered by SRA helps businesses reduce the risk and responsibilities associated with using subcontractors.

Feb 13, 2023

In today's insurance market, traditional carriers are reducing their claims exposure, leading to larger deductibles that put more pressure on insured parties - not the insurer. Business owners with an insurance policy or policies covering seven or more individuals, automobiles, buildings or other exposures can reduce this risk through a tax-deferred funding option called an 831(b) Plan. 

Jan 11, 2023

SRA is pleased to announce we have made charitable donations of both time and money to more than 23 non-profit organizations totaling more than $20,000 in 2022. Not only does this allow us to make a positive impact, but it also gives us the chance to support other businesses and organizations that are working toward making the world a better place.

Oct 3, 2022

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month.  As risk mitigators, we take cyber risk prevention very seriously. Learn how we do our part to keep us and our clients secure.

Jun 2, 2022

The pandemic made it clear that business owners must establish a comprehensive risk management program.

Dec 30, 2021

There’s no denying COVID-19 has exacerbated the present liability crisis and many of the same symptoms of the 1980s hardening market are emerging in today’s insurance market.

Nov 11, 2021

Despite its confident posturing and continued distribution of nuisance soft letter warnings to 831(b) Plan participants, the IRS conceded an 831(b)-tax case in late October.

Oct 25, 2021

As technology becomes increasingly utilized in business operations, ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent for small businesses and corporations alike.

Sep 7, 2021

SRA founder & CEO Van Carlson discusses the five warning signs of an abusive captive and how to avoid them. Read the full article on Forbes.com here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/08/17/microcaptive-insurance-five-warning-signs-of-an-abusive-plan/

Apr 2, 2021

In a recent ruling, the US Tax Court again concluded that a micro captive wasn’t actually providing insurance. This conclusion isn’t surprising when you consider the facts and as the Judge stated in his summary, “We will break no new ground today.”

Aug 4, 2020

In case you missed it - Sometimes, third-party commercial insurance policies are not always enough.

Oct 24, 2018

Brand reputation and perception is an important and often over looked aspect of business's success.