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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

How Contractors Can Avoid 10 Common Exit Planning Mistakes
Exiting your business requires long-term, comprehensive planning, whether you plan to pass your company to family members, sell your interest to a partner, or sell

Supreme Court Vacates District Court’s Judgement on a Provision of the Affordable Care Act
On June 17, 2021, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that reverses and remands California et al. v. Texas et al. The lawsuit was originally

PPP Recipients in NH Catch a Break | Fate of the Millionaires Tax Falls to MA Voters
New Hampshire Exempts Forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans from Business Profits Tax Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 3 on Thursday, June 10th, adding New

Maine’s Back-To-Work Grant Program
The Mills Administration launched a new program to boost the State of Maine’s economy by bringing workers to Maine employers in need and getting unemployed

How Does SAS 136 Change the Rules for a Limited Scope Audit?
Nearly two years ago, the AICPA issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit