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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
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
Securing Your Legacy: Succession Planning for Optimal Transactional Value Webinar Recap
The same principles that build and strengthen a business in the present increase the odds of a profitable exit. That’s why business succession planning is a continuous process; not something to begin when the founder is preparing to leave the business.
Dealership Year-End Review and Clean-up – It’s not too Late!
The first couple weeks of January can be a blur from the time you step back in the dealership after New Year’s Day to the