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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

Maine LD 1891: Boosting Economic Growth through Pass-Through Entity Tax and Child Care Tax Credit
Maine’s LD 1891, a legislative initiative aimed at enhancing economic growth, introduces key measures focused on pass-through entity taxation and child care support. This comprehensive

New Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements
Reporting Deadline: January 1, 2025 Many business entities are facing a new information reporting requirement as to who ultimately owns and controls the entity (“Beneficial

Profitability Through Expense Control
This article was originally published by the MSADA Although not as strong as they have been the past couple of years, dealer profits have generally

IRS EV Credit Transfer Program
Whether you currently sell (or plan to sell) EV’s or not, there are steps you can take now to be eligible to claim credits in

John E. Hadwen and Benjamin A. Lord: ARB’s Newest Principals
Effective January 1, 2024, Albin, Randall & Bennett is pleased to announce the promotions of John E. Hadwen, CPA and Benjamin A. Lord, CPA, CCIFP,