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Balanced Scorecards: How Important Are They?
Information is a powerful tool on its own, and it becomes exponentially more powerful in the hands of those who can wield it properly. A
Expanded State Economic Recovery Efforts: Two New Maine Grant Programs Available to Certain Businesses & Organizations
Two additional grant programs for businesses in Maine are now available, as part of the State’s continued economic recovery efforts: The Maine Tourism, Hospitality &
Succession Planning for Business Owners: Insights on Your Role and Your Company’s Transferable Value
In business, an inflection point is synonymous with a turning point, or a time of significant change. When these points occur, and throughout the life
FinCEN Clarification: BSA Due Diligence for Charities and Nonprofits
In an effort to provide clarity to credit unions on applying a risk-based approach to BSA due diligence for charities and nonprofit organizations, FinCEN, in
IRS Issues Final Regulations: UBIT and Calculating UBTI for Separate Unrelated Trades and Businesses
The IRS recently issued final regulations that provide exempt organizations subject to the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) with guidelines for determining whether their organization
ARB is Thankful. . .
What is ARB thankful for this year? 2020 has been a year full of unexpected surprises and developing new norms. However, through the chaos, ARB
DOL Releases Cybersecurity Guidance for Protecting Employee Benefit Plans
On April 14, 2021, the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration published three cybersecurity guidance releases. Cybersecurity Program Best Practices and
SBA Prepares to Launch Restaurant Revitalization Fund Program
Eligible establishments may begin the application portal registration process for the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT.
Aggregating Dealership Activities Might Increase Your 199a Deduction
Section 199a of The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) established the Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID or 199a deduction), a 20% deduction
How Does COVIDTRA Legislation Affect Craft Breweries?
On December 27th, President Trump signed the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), a $908 billion relief package, into law. The legislation includes new and expanded
MA Clarifies 2020 Tax Treatment of PPP Income, EIDL Grants, & SBA Debt Relief Subsidies
On April 1, 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed amendments to House bill No. 89, An Act Financing a Program for Improvements to the Unemployment