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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
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
New England Gambling Tax Laws and How to Keep More of Your Winnings
In Part 1 we looked at Federal Tax Implications for Casual Gamblers. Here, we will address the tax implications for casual gamblers living in New