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OBBB Trump Accounts: Building a Financial Head Start for Children
Trump Accounts, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), offer families a new way to invest in their children’s future. Eligible newborns receive a

IRS Releases FAQ on Expiring Clean Vehicle Credits: What Dealerships Need to Know Before September 30
The IRS has issued new guidance on the clean vehicle tax credits that are scheduled to end on September 30, 2025. These credits—covering used clean

One Big Beautiful Bill Updates for Research Expenditures: IRS Issues Guidance on Implementing Section 174A
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2025-28, giving taxpayers clear guidance on making elections, changing accounting methods, and applying transition rules under the new Section

Navigating Your CPA License: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re considering a career in accounting, becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is one of the most important steps you can take. Earning your

How Involved Should You Be in Exit Planning?
A big hurdle that business owners struggle to get over when creating an Exit Plan is, “I don’t have enough time to do all that.”

One Big Beautiful Bill: Essential Tax Changes for Auto Dealerships
Auto dealers are facing a significant tax‑policy makeover following enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025. While core provisions of the Tax

Don’t Let Prevailing Wage Requirements Get You Down: A Proactive Approach to Energy Efficiency Incentives
Section 45L and Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code—the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has brought significant changes to both incentives. Possibly the most cumbersome

ARB 2024 Tax Day Takeaways
Another April 15 has come and gone. Every Busy Season has its own unique challenges and opportunities. This year, we were reminded that Mother Nature

IRS Extends Tax Relief to Maine Taxpayers Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding (UPDATED April 9, 2024)
In response to severe storms and flooding in Maine, the IRS and Maine Department of Revenue Services has announced significant tax relief measures for individuals

Surety Bonds in the Private Equity-Backed Construction Industry
Private equity firms have historically avoided investments in the construction industry, likely due to its reputation as a seasonal, market-specific enterprise with little cash flow

The Dirigo Business Incentive Program: Empowering Growth for Maine Manufacturers
Maine’s business landscape is about to witness a game-changing opportunity for manufacturers with the upcoming launch of the Dirigo Business Incentive Program. With the sunset