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Please Click HerePosted on March 16, 2026
Ruder Ware is pleased to announce Attorney Amy Ebeling has been selected as a Women in the Law Honoree by the Wisconsin Law Journal. Now in its 19th year, the annual recognition honors outstanding women attorneys from across Wisconsin for their professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to the legal community. Ebeling is among 30 attorneys […]
Posted on March 4, 2026
Ruder Ware is pleased to announce that Attorney Shanna Fink, has been elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Membership is limited to just one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and selected by the ABF Board. The ABF Fellows is a global honorary […]
Posted on February 11, 2026 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap lottery will open at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 4 and will close at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19. The registration fee for this year is $215 per registration. New Weighted Selection Process […]
Posted on January 5, 2026
Join us in congratulating Felicia Krueger on her promotion to COO. For more than ten years, Felicia has guided our accounting team with a focus on practical solutions and knowledge sharing, driving continuous improvement across the firm. She succeeds Jamie Schaefer, who recently retired from the COO role. Learn more about Felicia.
Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2026 optional standard mileage rates today for computing the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. The most notable change is the per mile increase for business use mileage. Effective January 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates for the use of a […]
Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill, Nicole L. Stangl and Morgan H. Sweeney
President Trump signed H.R. 1 (commonly known as, the One Big Beautiful Bill) into law on July 4, 2025, which includes a no tax on overtime provision effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. Under H.R. 1, employees can take an above the line deduction for “Qualified Overtime.” The deduction is subject to annual […]
Posted on November 19, 2025
We’re proud to announce our Fiduciary Services Administrator, Kristi Parker, recently earned her Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation from the American Bankers Association. This accomplishment highlights Kristi’s role within Ruder Ware’s Fiduciary Services team, which provides independent, objective support for trustees, executors, and families navigating estate and trust matters.
Posted on November 17, 2025 by Linda M. Danielson and J.P. La Chapelle
For generations, Wisconsin cranberry farms, like potato farms, have been more than businesses—they’ve been legacies. Passed down through families, these farms are rooted in tradition, hard work, and deep community ties. But as the industry evolves and families grow, succession planning becomes not just a smart strategy, it’s essential. Unlike many other sectors, retirement is […]
Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill
On November 13, 2025 the Internal Revenue Service announced the cost-of-living adjustments for the various qualified retirement plan limits. Almost all of the limits shown below have increased from last year. Qualified Plan Limit Cost-of-Living Adjustments 401(k) and 403(b) elective deferral limit 2025 – $23,500 2026 – $24,500 $200,000 compensation limit 2025 – $350,000 […]
Posted on November 7, 2025
After a rigorous vetting process, Attorney Shanna Fink was elected to join the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) as a fellow. Shanna’s contributions to estate planning are extensive, from leading educational seminars and publishing articles to serving on key committees, including her current role on the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Real Property […]