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Selling an S-Corp to an ESOP Trust: A Path to Employee Ownership
Transitioning the ownership of an S-Corporation (S-Corp) to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) trust offers a strategic opportunity for business owners to transfer ownership
The 2024 Presidential Election and Its Potential Impact on Gift and Estate Taxes
Several key provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are set to expire at the end of 2025. This creates a complex landscape
Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return?
As a parent, determining whether your child needs to file a tax return can be confusing. Even if your child is listed as a dependent
What a Firm Wants: Resume Tips for Aspiring CPAs
Breaking into the accounting industry as a college student or recent graduate can be challenging. Your resume is often the first impression you make on
Fraud in the Parts Department—Is Your Dealership Protected?
Recently, our Auto Dealership Services Team shared an article which centered on a Parts and Service Director charged with defrauding their auto dealership employer. This
Tax Preparation and Your Advisory Team: Tackling the Process Together
Preparing tax returns, whether for a business or an individual, is a collaborative process that depends on the relationship between the taxpayer and their team
Understanding Maine’s New Sales Tax Rules for Lease and Rental Transactions
Starting January 1, 2025, Maine is implementing significant changes to its sales tax laws, specifically affecting lease and rental transactions. These tax law changes attempt
Disaster Planning for Auto Dealerships: Safeguarding Your Business from Natural Emergencies
Protecting your business is critical, especially in the face of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes. According to FEMA, about a quarter
Introducing IRS Form 15620: Your Ticket to Streamlined Savings on Equity Compensation Tax
On November 7, 2024, the IRS introduced Form 15620 to standardize the Section 83(b) election process for taxpayers receiving unvested property such as restricted stock.
CECL Implementation: Reflections from Year One and Expectations for Year Two
The initial year of implementing Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) regulations across U.S. financial institutions marked a transformative period for credit unions. Moving beyond the
Opportunity Ahead: Auto Dealer Class Action Lawsuit Settlements 2024 – How to File Your Dealership’s Claim
In Brief: Two class action settlements in 2024 present significant opportunities for auto dealerships to recover damages: the CDK/Reynolds and Reynolds antitrust settlement, addressing alleged