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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
Credit Union Alert: FinCEN Proposes Rule to Strengthen AML/CFT Regulations
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently announced a proposed rule aimed at enhancing and modernizing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses
Maine’s manufacturing sector is receiving a significant boost through a series of strategic initiatives and grants aimed at promoting Maine-made products and supporting manufacturers in
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 – Updated 8/1
Update August 1, 2024 On Thursday, August 1, the Senate failed to pass the Tax Bill, which required 60 votes but only received 48 in
ARB Announces Recent Promotions
Albin, Randall & Bennett is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Matthew Marcoullier, Amy Gardella, Nate Marcet, Benjamin Staples, Tori Vergara, and several others.
Energy Efficiency Incentives for Maine ESOP-owned Companies: Strategies for Success
Energy efficiency is an important consideration for any business, including those owned by Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Embracing energy efficiency reduces operational costs and