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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
Albin, Randall & Bennett Announces the Promotions of Matthew S. Marcoullier and Samantha J. Pedersen to Principal
PORTLAND, MAINE, JULY 27, 2026 —Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is pleased to announce the promotions of Matthew S. Marcoullier, CPA, and Samantha J. Pedersen, CPA, to
The Business Owner’s Balancing Act: Growth Vs. Burnout
For most business owners, growth is good. But there are situations where growth can position the business to fail and business owners to burn out.
Financial and Practical Considerations When Buying or Selling an Auto Dealership
At a Glance The auto retail market continues to shift as consolidation, OEM priorities, and consumer behavior reshape the industry. For owners and financial decision
Managing Cash Flow Is Critical in Both Challenging and Good Times
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. In times of economic distress or industry uncertainty, cash flow issues can quickly bubble to the surface.
IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Bonus Depreciation Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
At a Glance The IRS has issued interim guidance (Notice 2026-11) explaining how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects first-year depreciation deductions, with a