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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
Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings
Cities across the country are undergoing a quiet revolution, one where history meets progress. Thanks to historic tax credits (HTCs), neglected old buildings are being
2025 Employer Obligations Under Maine PFML: Is Your Business Prepared?
The Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, effective January 1, 2025, represents a major policy shift for employers in the state. The final
Understanding Maine’s 2024 Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofits
Maine recently adopted a blanket sales tax exemption for nonprofit organizations, marking a significant shift in the state’s tax policy. This change aims to streamline
Implementing AI in an Auto Dealership – How to Get Started
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly prevalent topic in the automotive dealership industry and seems to be one of the current “disruptors” in the
Navigating Lessee Lease Modifications and Amendments
Overview of ASC 842 The introduction of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842 significantly transformed lease accounting under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This update