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OBBB Trump Accounts: Building a Financial Head Start for Children
Trump Accounts, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), offer families a new way to invest in their children’s future. Eligible newborns receive a

IRS Releases FAQ on Expiring Clean Vehicle Credits: What Dealerships Need to Know Before September 30
The IRS has issued new guidance on the clean vehicle tax credits that are scheduled to end on September 30, 2025. These credits—covering used clean

One Big Beautiful Bill Updates for Research Expenditures: IRS Issues Guidance on Implementing Section 174A
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2025-28, giving taxpayers clear guidance on making elections, changing accounting methods, and applying transition rules under the new Section

Navigating Your CPA License: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re considering a career in accounting, becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is one of the most important steps you can take. Earning your

How Involved Should You Be in Exit Planning?
A big hurdle that business owners struggle to get over when creating an Exit Plan is, “I don’t have enough time to do all that.”

One Big Beautiful Bill: Essential Tax Changes for Auto Dealerships
Auto dealers are facing a significant tax‑policy makeover following enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025. While core provisions of the Tax

Driving Dealership Profitability Through Ancillary Business as the Automotive Industry Evolves
Even through a global pandemic and record inflation, automotive profitability soared during 2022 and remains strong for 2023. Despite overall growth across the industry, many

How to Glean Meaningful Manufacturing KPIs from Financial Statements
As a manufacturer, you are most likely already tracking fundamental key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales, expenses, and profits. In addition to these critical metrics,

U.S. Treasury Department Update: EV Tax Credits
Yesterday, members of ARB’s Dealer Services team attended a clean vehicle tax credit briefing hosted by the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss the technical aspects of dealer registration and the EV tax credit portal in preparation of its opening.

New 401(k) Contribution Limits go into Effect for 2023
The steady increase in the cost of living and inflation across the U.S. has impacted virtually every aspect of the economy. Luckily, your 401(k) may

The Most Common IRS Penalties and How to Avoid Them
Businesses spend a vast amount of time and resources planning and designing ways to save on their tax bills. Yet, they often overlook one of