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NIL Income and Taxes: What College Athletes and Families Need to Know
At a Glance The NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program has transformed college athletics, allowing student-athletes to earn money through sponsorships, appearances, and more.
Building Business Value Via Your Employees
Your employees can be a huge differentiator in terms of building your business’s value. However, it’s important for you to understand how to properly motivate
State Conformity to OBBBA Tax Provisions: What Businesses and Taxpayers in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Need to Know
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly changes federal tax rules beginning in 2025, but Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire vary
How a Strong Month-End Close Drives Dealership Financial Success
Running an auto dealership means coordinating several interconnected departments—sales, parts, service, and financing—all moving at high speed. Without a solid month-end close, it’s easy for
IRS Issues Guidance for Employees on Calculating 2025 Deductions for Tips and Overtime
At a Glance The IRS has issued Notice 2025-69, giving employees clear instructions on how to calculate their 2025 deductions for qualified tips and qualified
Divorce and Taxes – What Every Taxpayer Should Know Before Signing the Papers
At a Glance Divorce affects more than your personal life—it also reshapes your tax picture. Filing status, support payments, property transfers, and retirement accounts each
BOI Update: Federal Court Halts Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
UPDATED 12/27/24 The enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements remains in flux, with ongoing rulings and deadline changes continuing to alter its status:
Understanding Maine’s New Sales Tax Rules for Lease and Rental Transactions
Starting January 1, 2025, Maine is implementing significant changes to its sales tax laws, specifically affecting lease and rental transactions. These tax law changes attempt
Disaster Planning for Auto Dealerships: Safeguarding Your Business from Natural Emergencies
Protecting your business is critical, especially in the face of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes. According to FEMA, about a quarter
Introducing IRS Form 15620: Your Ticket to Streamlined Savings on Equity Compensation Tax
On November 7, 2024, the IRS introduced Form 15620 to standardize the Section 83(b) election process for taxpayers receiving unvested property such as restricted stock.
CECL Implementation: Reflections from Year One and Expectations for Year Two
The initial year of implementing Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) regulations across U.S. financial institutions marked a transformative period for credit unions. Moving beyond the