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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

Bloodlines vs. Business Sense
The sense of pride in building a business and keeping it in the family can be a huge motivator for business owners. But transferring a

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Tax Benefits
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, makes several key updates to Qualified Small Business Stock

Why Maine’s Pass-Through Entity Tax Could Benefit More Than Just High-Income Owners
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- Maine’s consideration

Payroll Implications of Maine’s Emerging Pass-Through Entity Tax
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- As Maine

2025 Electric Vehicle Requirements and Incentives Across New England: What Dealerships Need to Know
Electric vehicle (EV) requirements and incentives are in a period of transition across New England. Between shifting state sales mandates, adjustments to rebate programs, and

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

Opportunity Ahead: Auto Dealer Class Action Lawsuit Settlements 2024 – How to File Your Dealership’s Claim
In Brief: Two class action settlements in 2024 present significant opportunities for auto dealerships to recover damages: the CDK/Reynolds and Reynolds antitrust settlement, addressing alleged

Beyond Compliance: Why SOC Reports Matter and What You Should Do with Them
Organizations increasingly rely on third-party service providers for critical operations like data management, payroll, and customer service. While outsourcing provides operational efficiency and cost savings,

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting: What You Need to Know Before 2025
With the January 1, 2025 deadline for initial Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting approaching, it is crucial for businesses to begin preparing to meet these

Headlights: Autumn 2024
Download the PDF Protecting the Financial Well-Being of Your Automotive Dealership It’s been several years since dealers have had to actively manage the financial health