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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

ARB Announces Latest Promotions
Albin, Randall & Bennett is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Gisèle Couturier, Meagan Pritchard, Erika Gagne, Tiffany Wentworth, Cassidy Wood, and several others.

What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for the Construction Industry
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), passed in July 2025, introduces sweeping tax law changes aimed at stimulating business investment and simplifying compliance. While the

Using KPIs to Detect Trends and Avoid Costly Errors in Your Dealership
Summary In today’s fast-moving dealership environment, financial visibility is critical. This article outlines seven key performance indicators (KPIs) that dealership owners and CFOs can use

Asset Protection: The Understated Side of Growth
For many business owners, business growth is the main area of focus. However, asset protection and retention are elements of business growth that don’t always

New R&D Expensing Rules Under the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Section 174A Means for 2025 and Beyond
Beginning in 2025, businesses conducting research and development (R&D) will see major changes in how they deduct those costs on their federal tax returns. The