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Manufacturing in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance Maine’s manufacturing sector spent 2025 balancing innovation and resilience. Despite global uncertainty, the state saw continued investment in advanced materials, precision manufacturing,
Construction Industry in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance As 2025 draws to a close, Maine’s construction industry stands at a crossroads between growth and growing pains. From the rising cost
NIL Income and Taxes: What College Athletes and Families Need to Know
At a Glance The NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program has transformed college athletics, allowing student-athletes to earn money through sponsorships, appearances, and more.
Building Business Value Via Your Employees
Your employees can be a huge differentiator in terms of building your business’s value. However, it’s important for you to understand how to properly motivate
State Conformity to OBBBA Tax Provisions: What Businesses and Taxpayers in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Need to Know
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly changes federal tax rules beginning in 2025, but Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire vary
How a Strong Month-End Close Drives Dealership Financial Success
Running an auto dealership means coordinating several interconnected departments—sales, parts, service, and financing—all moving at high speed. Without a solid month-end close, it’s easy for
How the Credit Card Swipe Fee Settlement Will Set Retailers Free
On March 26, credit card giants Visa and Mastercard reached a monumental $30 billion settlement with retailers. The settlement ends a longstanding legal battle over
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