SMB Matters

Doug Riegelhuth, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet talks about the Corporate Transparency Act, a federal law that was designed to create a national database of businesses that identifies the human beings behind the companies, with the goal of combatting money-laundering, terrorism, tax evasion, trafficking, and other crimes.

Zach Kitzmiller, Tax Credit Manager at TriNet Clarus R+D talks about state R&D tax credits and why there's a good chance your business may be able to take advantage of them.

Melissa Shimizu, Senior Counsel Benefits Compliance and Compensation at TriNet talks about the history and future of the [Employee Retirement Income Security Act](https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-bill/2/text) (ERISA), which was signed into law into law 50 years ago.

Spring Taylor, Counsel, Employment at TriNet talks about how the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the 40-year-old *Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council* may impact SMBs.

Dafni LeFlore, Director Enterprise Risk Management at TriNet discusses Disability Pride Month, which is celebrated worldwide every July to acknowledge the contributions of individuals with disabilities while ending the stigma and bias these individuals face.

Annmarie Liermann, Senior Counsel, Employment at TriNet explains what ranked choice voting, or RCV, is and why it is becoming more common, especially at the local level.

With voting season in full swing, Tricia Lauer, TriNet Security Manager talks about how you can properly research candidates before voting.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Rachel Sufczynski, Senior Benefits Communications Specialist for TriNet, shines a light on this important topic.

Jacob McIntosh, Senior Government Relations Analyst at TriNet offers ideas on how you can encourage employees to exercise their right to vote or otherwise participate in the voting process.

Ira Gottlieb, Divisional Vice President of Communications at TriNet shares some tips on how to communicate with your employees to ensure they’re engaged with your mission and vision, and why it matters.

John Burcu, a Tax Credit Manager at TriNet Clarus R+D, talks about the importance of backing up your eligibility for a federal research and development tax credit with the right documentation.

With 2024 being Presidential election year, workplaces may have employees who are politically active or outspoken. Mike Kraft, Managing Counsel, Business Conduct and Ethics at TriNet discusses tools that employers can use to ensure that this political season will not negatively impact their workplace.

Essie Baird, Sr. Partner Account Executive for TriNet Clarus R+D talks about industries that you might not think of that could save thousands of dollars annually in taxes by way of the federal research and development tax credit.

Dafni LeFlore, Director of Enterprise Risk Management at TriNet discusses how businesses can help preserve Black History and can create a more inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial landscape.

Jordan Peck, CPA and Senior Tax Credit Analyst at TriNet Clarus R+D, discusses the top three myths that might be holding businesses back from claiming federal R&D tax credits.

Tom Rose, Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Operations at TriNet on the important preparations businesses should take for the start of 2024.