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How OBBB Will Reshape Itemized Deductions for High-Income Earners
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), enacted July 4, 2025, significantly reshapes itemized deductions for high-income taxpayers. Key provisions include a new

SECURE 2.0 Act Current Timeline for ESOPs, KSOPs, and 401(k)s
At a Glance The SECURE 2.0 Act brings several retirement plan changes that directly and indirectly affect ESOP-owned businesses. While many provisions target 401(k) and

Federal ESOP Legislation Update: Key 2025 Bills and What They Mean for Employee-Owned Companies
At a Glance This article summarizes recent federal legislation affecting employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), including bills passed by the Senate in 2025 and others

Which Calculated Risks Should You Consider?
Minimizing risks is a goal that many business owners have. But sometimes, there are instances where taking calculated risks becomes a necessity, especially when you

Understanding the AGI Reduction for Charitable Contributions Under the OBBB
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces an annual reduction equal to 0.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) for charitable contribution deductions

Consider an SOC Report to Help Manage Supply Chain Risks
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. The pandemic revealed just how fragile global supply chains can be. In addition to contagious diseases, various

The Post-Pandemic Business Model for Contractors
As a contractor, your work requires logical forethought and mathematical precision. After all, you measure twice, cut once, right? In this industry, “re” terms generally

The Infrastructure Bill: Newly Proposed Provisions
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Bill) is part of the larger efforts contained in the Build America Back Better Act (BABBA), the legislation

Optimizing Bookkeeping Practices To Benefit Your Dealership
The final quarter of the year signals a few things for auto dealership owners, management, and their accounting departments. Unfortunately, for many reasons, the summer

Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Gift Acceptance Policy
It’s hard to imagine a world without nonprofit organizations to help those in need, which is why, when they’re able, so many individuals and businesses

Why Compensation Planning Matters for Professional Services Firms
All employers need a compensation plan that sets compensation policies, guidelines, and incentives that ensure equity, competitiveness, and legal compliance. But, in the professional services