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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

Get More from Your Chart of Accounts
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Managing the financial performance of any business can be complicated. But it’s especially complex for construction companies, which

3 Elements of Planning Success
Controlling the controllable and reducing the effects of the uncontrollable are prudent decisions for successful business owners. But how can you know which is which,

Student Loan Repayment: An Essential Guide for Recent Graduates
Starting the student loan repayment process can be a daunting task. With a complex array of repayment plans and eligibility requirements, it’s easy to feel

The Augusta Rule and ROBS Transactions: Strategic Tax Benefits for Business Owners
As the Masters Tournament approaches, it presents an opportune time to revisit the Augusta Rule (IRC §280A), a tax provision that can provide substantial benefits

IRS Updates ERC Income Tax and Timing Considerations
On Thursday, March 20, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) to add three questions