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Tax Planning: C Corporation Owners May Face IRS Scrutiny
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Construction is a high-risk industry. Many contractors convert their businesses to C corporations to avoid personal liability for
IRS Issues FAQs on Deduction for Qualified Overtime Compensation
UPDATE: The IRS recently expanded its guidance on the new overtime reporting requirements. Read our latest blog: 2026 W-2 Reporting Changes: Is Your Payroll Process
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
Credit Unions Brace for More Regulatory Requirements as NCUA Releases Addendum to Other Supervisory Committee Audit Guide
On February 1, 2024, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released an addendum to its Other Supervisory Committee Audit, Minimum Procedures Guide. The addendum replaces
3 Construction Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2024
Even as the largest industry in the world, construction has not always been at the forefront of innovation and technology. In fact, the industry has
Update on Maine LD 1891: Testimony Recap
On January 25, 2024, ARB Principal John E. Hadwen provided testimony before the Maine Legislature on LD 1891: An Act to Support Maine Businesses Through
New EV Tax Credit Goes into Effect in 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) tax credits have historically been one of the most substantial federal initiatives available to American consumers, and thanks to a new clean
Three Things Credit Unions Can Consider in Light of Recent Fed Rates
The Federal Reserve’s 2023 strategy to combat record inflation in the United States was largely marked by a parade of federal funds rate hikes and