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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

Power Up Your Profits: Investing in Solar Panels
A recent presentation sponsored by the AutoCPA group has my mind on harnessing the sun’s power. Specifically, how auto dealerships can benefit greatly from investment

Have You Considered the ESOP Route for Your Succession Plan?
After you’ve worked hard to build a successful business, planning initiatives that look beyond what happens to your business under your watch should become part

Job Costing: The Key to Success for Craft Breweries
Running a profitable craft brewery involves more than just knowing how to make good beer. True, you need to skillfully combine ingredients in a creative

Policy Alert: Employee Retention Credit for 2020 & 2021
It’s not too late to take advantage of the employee retention credit (ERC) for either 2020 or 2021. The ERC is a tax credit available

How Measuring Profitability Can Help Your Professional Services Firm Grow
Measuring profitability helps professional services firms (PSFs) determine whether a project is worth its weight in resources, time, and effort. It also allows you to