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Exit Planning in an Uncertain Economy: Business Growth Opportunities Remain Despite COVID-19 Crisis
As a business owner, exit planning is inevitable. From planning to implementation, exiting a business often takes about 3-5 years, so a comprehensive exit plan

IRS Issues Notice 2020-39: Provisions Provided for QOF Investors Affected by COVID-19
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced legislation surrounding the Opportunity Zone Program, a tax incentive program allowing tax breaks for those investing in

MANP Issues Guidelines for Safely Reopening Nonprofit Organizations in Maine
All sectors of business in Maine have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and nonprofits are definitely no exception. As our communities, businesses, and organizations

Tax Planning for 2020, A Pandemic Year
This year is already turning out to be a unique one, in terms of its uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems like so

Qualified Improvement Property –Error Fixed!
The CARES Act was passed in late March, largely to provide stimulus and emergency assistance to individuals and businesses adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

FASB Issues ASU Delaying Effective Date for Revenue Recognition & Lease Accounting Standards for Certain Entities
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, and U.S. businesses are no exception. On June 3, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

What’s in the Senate Version of the One Big Beautiful Bill?
On June 16, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sprawling tax package that—like its House counterpart—proposes

Purchasing Fixed Assets? Make the Most of Depreciation Tax Breaks
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Manufacturing is a capital-intensive business. So, if you’re investing in equipment, plant improvements or other depreciable property,

IRS Moves Toward Mandatory Electronic Payments: What You Need to Know (UPDATED 9/24/2025)
Update (September 24, 2025): The IRS has announced that it will begin phasing out paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers starting September 30, 2025,

Exit Planning: Building Your Mastermind Group of Business Owners
In a recent article, we discussed how working with an Advisor Team can help you find answers to challenging business questions. In addition to your

Exit Planning: You Don’t Need to Do It Alone
There’s a mythology that business owners have all the answers all the time. Many business owners hold themselves up to this unachievable standard. Yet, nearly