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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
Getting Married? A Simple Tax Guide for Your First Year Filing Together
At a Glance Marriage brings meaningful personal change, but it also creates a new financial landscape—especially at tax time. Once you are married, the IRS
What Business Owners Should Understand About Fraud Risk
At a Glance Fraud risk is rising as businesses adopt new systems, expand digital payments, outsource functions, and operate with remote or hybrid workforces. While
Securing Your Business & Key Employees with Vesting
Growing your business often relies both on your leadership skills and the ability of your employees to carry out your plans. As your business grows,
A Primer on Energy Tax Incentives for Manufacturers
FAQs About the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes several provisions related to
DOL Cybersecurity Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans
Business owners with employee benefit plans should be aware of the Department of Labor’s cybersecurity guidance to safeguard plan assets and fulfill their fiduciary obligations.
ESOP Succession Planning: Securing Long-Term Success for Your Employee-Owned Business
Transitioning your business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offers numerous advantages, including tax benefits, enhanced employee engagement, and a structured succession strategy. However,
Stay on Guard Against Supply Chain Fraud
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Most contractors are no strangers to supply chain problems. Slow deliveries, out-of-stock items, wrong orders — what