The 2018 tax filing season is upon us and the IRS is once again open for business. This is the first year taxpayers will see the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In addition, on January 18, 2019, the IRS published final regulations and three related pieces of guidance on application of the pass-through tax break. In a nutshell, the regulations provide clarity on what type of businesses and investments qualify for the pass-through tax break.

Earnings growth slows dramatically, margin pressures build, tighter monetary policy and sector and stock selection will continue to focus on industries and companies that should perform well late in this cycle.

There are any number of payment systems out there, and using more than one can lead to administrative headaches. Rather than navigating so many platforms, stakeholders should consider switching to one option while also getting their vendors on board. Doing so should make the process easier for everyone involved, while also saving time and money.

Investing in sustainable buildings leads to financial gains for developers and investors and improved quality of life for tenants.

In a bygone era, technology may not have been a top priority for small businesses. That's certainly not the case today. In the manufacturing sector, in particular, the rush to embrace and embed new manufacturing technology to break down the barriers between the physical and digital world, known as "Industry 4.0," is the latest example of how organizations are increasingly becoming more sophisticated in order to compete.

Manufacturing has been ahead of the curve with automation — at least in terms of production. But when it comes to business process automation, the industry has been slower to adapt.

Despite the fanfare around “Digital Transformation” across all industries, the real magic is how businesses are transforming by applying digital technology in a way that makes them more prepared to deliver on rising customer experience expectations.

Having female representation on our board of directors is a priority at Boston Private. The Boston Business Journal recently published a list of Massachusetts-based companies with the highest percentage of women on their boards, based on The Boston Club’s annual census, and we’re pleased to rank among the top.