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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.”

One Big Beautiful Bill: Essential Tax Changes for Auto Dealerships
Auto dealers are facing a significant tax‑policy makeover following enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025. While core provisions of the Tax

Dealership Valuations – Optimizing Your Results
Many dealers we talk to might have a general idea of what it would take to get them to sell their store, or what they

Congress Passes the One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Tax Changes Ahead
UPDATE: As anticipated, the President signed the bill into law on July 4, 2025. Congress has officially passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a wide-ranging

U.S. Senate Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — What Changed and What’s Next
On July 1, 2025, the Senate passed its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a major tax and spending package that originated in

Albin, Randall & Bennett Names Laura Everett as New Managing Principal
Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is pleased to announce that Laura Everett, CPA, has been named the firm’s Managing Principal, effective July 1, 2025. Laura

Defeating Boredom in Retirement
Many people have a romantic view of what retirement looks like. Beaches, cruises, road trips, sitting next to a pool with no responsibilities—in reality, many

CDK One Year Later: How Auto Dealerships Are Rebuilding and Preparing for the Future
In June 2024, a cyberattack on CDK Global disrupted dealership operations across the country. Offline dealership management systems (DMS) left thousands of businesses unable to