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Forvis Mazars and CFMA Collaborate to Launch SALT Explorer EssentialsTM
— A Game-Changing Resource for Construction Financial Professionals
Princeton, NJ, April 9, 2025 – Forvis Mazars, LLP, ranked among the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the U.S., alongside the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is proud to announce SALT Explorer Essentials—an exclusive resource for CFMA’s General Members. This custom-designed platform offers quick access to critical state and local tax information, helping contractors streamline compliance research and make informed business decisions.
SALT Explorer Essentials simplifies the complexities of tax compliance by providing accurate and up-to-date tax rates and essential information across multiple tax types, including sales and use tax, employment tax, and contract licensing. Built on the same foundation as SALT Explorer, the Essentials platform provides CFMA’s General Members complimentary access to the latest tax rates through an up-to-date database, but without SALT Explorer’s premium features like project-based tax estimations and access to SALT advisors.
“We created SALT Explorer Essentials to streamline the traditionally complex process of navigating state and local tax regulations,” said Jason Myers, national industry leader for Construction and Real Estate with Forvis Mazars. “By simplifying convoluted and confusing tax research into a user-friendly, accessible platform, and wondering if you are using current tax rates, we're helping multistate contractors save time, reduce compliance risk, and make more confident business decisions.”
“CFMA is committed to providing our members with the tools they need to navigate the complex financial landscape of the construction industry,” said Neil Shah, CFMA’s president and CEO. “SALT Explorer Essentials is a game-changing resource that simplifies tax compliance, helping construction financial professionals make informed decisions with confidence. We are proud to collaborate with Forvis Mazars to bring this exclusive, complimentary benefit to our General Members.”
By making this a complimentary resource for CFMA’s general members—the financial professionals who lead construction companies of all types and sizes, Forvis Mazars and CFMA aim to reduce the time, cost, and uncertainty associated with determining state and local taxes for construction professionals. The intuitive map interface of SALT Explorer Essentials allows users to easily access information at the state and jurisdiction level, so that contractors can find reliable tax information faster than navigating lengthy PDFs or government websites.
“The platform’s innovation is bred in speed, transforming the time-consuming process of researching and engaging tax regulations into an efficient, user-friendly experience,” said Aprille Bell, managing partner on the Forvis Mazars Construction Team. “By providing CFMA members with quick, reliable access to critical tax data, this platform empowers contractors to expand confidently into new markets.”
To learn more about SALT Explorer and Forvis Mazars’ comprehensive construction industry services, visit www.forvismazars.us/industries/construction-real-estate/construction, and to learn more about all the resources available from CFMA, visit cfma.org/resources.
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About Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.
About CFMA
With more than 10,000 members, the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of today’s construction financial professionals. CFMA provides essential resources, education, and a supportive community for individuals across various sectors within the construction industry. CFMA’s Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation has been the recognized standard of excellence for competent and ethical construction financial management for 20 years. For more information about CFMA, visit www.cfma.org.