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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)

Why Aren’t You Using a Rolling Forecast?
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Economic volatility and supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic strained the usefulness of traditional budgeting and

6 Inventory Strategies for Boosting Working Capital
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Many businesses tie up working capital in inventory. Fortunately, there are inventory management and optimization strategies manufacturers

How to Exit Your Business on a High Note
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Many people spend long hours starting their business. But what about exiting a successful business? Creating a

Private Foundation Excise Tax Changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—What Decision Makers Need to Know
Private foundations have long operated under a steady—if often overlooked—tax framework, but a new proposal in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” under consideration in the

What Is in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”? A General Overview of the Proposed Tax Package – UPDATED 5/22
UPDATE: On 5/21 the OBBB passed the House. It now moves on to the Senate for consideration. House Republicans have released a sweeping tax proposal—nicknamed