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Tax Planning: C Corporation Owners May Face IRS Scrutiny
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Construction is a high-risk industry. Many contractors convert their businesses to C corporations to avoid personal liability for

IRS Issues FAQs on Deduction for Qualified Overtime Compensation
UPDATE: The IRS recently expanded its guidance on the new overtime reporting requirements. Read our latest blog: 2026 W-2 Reporting Changes: Is Your Payroll Process

Exit Planning: Good Intentions, Empty Promises
As a business owner, your employees put added stock into the things you say, how you say them, and when you say them. This is

EBSA Removes ESOPs from Its National Enforcement Project List: What ESOP Companies Should Know
At a Glance The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has formally ended its National Enforcement Project targeting Employee Stock Ownership Plans

NCUA Releases 2026 Supervisory Priorities: Key Takeaways for Credit Union Leaders
At a Glance The NCUA’s 2026 Supervisory Priorities reaffirm the agency’s commitment to risk-based supervision while highlighting key areas of examination focus for the year

QPVLI Compliance Guide: Reporting Vehicle Loan Interest Under the OBBBA
At a Glance The new Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest (QPVLI) deduction creates meaningful tax benefits for individual borrowers, but it also introduces significant reporting

OBBB Trump Accounts: Building a Financial Head Start for Children
Trump Accounts, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), offer families a new way to invest in their children’s future. Eligible newborns receive a

IRS Releases FAQ on Expiring Clean Vehicle Credits: What Dealerships Need to Know Before September 30
The IRS has issued new guidance on the clean vehicle tax credits that are scheduled to end on September 30, 2025. These credits—covering used clean

One Big Beautiful Bill Updates for Research Expenditures: IRS Issues Guidance on Implementing Section 174A
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2025-28, giving taxpayers clear guidance on making elections, changing accounting methods, and applying transition rules under the new Section

Navigating Your CPA License: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re considering a career in accounting, becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is one of the most important steps you can take. Earning your

How Involved Should You Be in Exit Planning?
A big hurdle that business owners struggle to get over when creating an Exit Plan is, “I don’t have enough time to do all that.”