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Divorce and Taxes – What Every Taxpayer Should Know Before Signing the Papers
At a Glance Divorce affects more than your personal life—it also reshapes your tax picture. Filing status, support payments, property transfers, and retirement accounts each

Bloodlines vs. Business Sense
The sense of pride in building a business and keeping it in the family can be a huge motivator for business owners. But transferring a

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Tax Benefits
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, makes several key updates to Qualified Small Business Stock

Why Maine’s Pass-Through Entity Tax Could Benefit More Than Just High-Income Owners
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- Maine’s consideration

Payroll Implications of Maine’s Emerging Pass-Through Entity Tax
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- As Maine

2025 Electric Vehicle Requirements and Incentives Across New England: What Dealerships Need to Know
Electric vehicle (EV) requirements and incentives are in a period of transition across New England. Between shifting state sales mandates, adjustments to rebate programs, and

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