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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

Should Your Auto Dealership Elect LIFO for 2023? Time To Decide is Running Short.
New vehicle inventories have continued to build since the lows experienced during and immediately following the pandemic, and with inflation and profits at near record

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