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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
Energizing Maine Businesses: A Summary of Efficiency Maine Incentives and Opportunities
Energy efficiency is a crucial strategy for businesses seeking to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. Efficiency Maine, a leading organization dedicated to promoting energy
Top Takeaways from the 2024 MADA Annual Meeting
On June 19-21, Team ARB attended the Maine Automobile Dealers Association convention in Bar Harbor. Despite the CDK cyber-attack, the annual gathering of industry professionals
Nate Marcet Named NEREJ Ones to Watch Rising Star
The New England Real Estate Journal has named ARB Tax Manager Nate Marcet to its 2024 “Ones to Watch” list of Rising Stars. Founded in
Connelly v. United States: Implications for Business Owners from the Recent SCOTUS Decision
In the recent Supreme Court case Connelly v. United States, the Court delivered a pivotal ruling with significant ramifications for business owners, particularly those holding
Auto Dealer Alert: CDK Cyberattack Update (UPDATED 6/24/24)
UPDATED 6/24/24 The current cyberattack on CDK has thrown the dealership industry into turmoil. According to several of our sources, it looks like it could