IRS Proposed Rules Target Family Businesses for Higher Estate and Gift Taxes

Words: Jeff BuczkiewiczLast month, as part of the Obama legacy, the IRS proposed a new rule to coincide with his departure to make passing on your family business more expensive and more difficult.

The MCAA is asking members to sign on a letter to the Treasury Secretary urging withdrawal of the proposed minority valuation discount rules.

The deadline to do so is Monday, September 26th so please act today.

Please visit www.masoncontractors.org/positions/estate-tax-rule-change for additional information including position papers and talking points.
2024 Architectural Awards: Excellence In Masonry Winners

The Masonry Advisory Council held the 2024 Excellence in Masonry Awards on Saturday, October 26th at 167 Green St., Chicago, Illinois. Honoring 80 projects from over the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Area. The Awards program celebrates outstanding ar

NSI and ISFA Announce Silica Exposure Literature Review

NSI and ISFA are proud to present a literature review that summarizes the growing library of studies related to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure. Completed by Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the study covers 34 publications and d

La Maison Franchère: How Masonry Turns Functional Buildings Into Timeless Beauty

La Maison Franchère, or the Franchers’ House, stands as a notable relic of stone architecture in Saint-Mathies, a small Quebec town on the edge of the Richelieu River. Unlike the neighboring homes, this towering, two-and-a-half-story mansion immediately c

MASONRY STRONG Podcast Episode 5 Recap: Zach Everett

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Masonry Strong podcast! Today, we have a very special guest, Zach Everett, sharing his journey and experiences in the world of safety within the masonry industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a vital

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