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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
Are You Eligible for Maine’s Educational Opportunity Tax Credit?
Maine’s Educational Opportunity Tax Credit (EOTC) is an incentive program that may benefit Maine-resident taxpayers paying off student loans and working in the State of
Governor Mills Proposes Solution to Maine’s PPP Tax Conformity Issue
The Mills Administration proposed a compromise to lawmakers to solve the Maine’s issues with conformity to federal tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds.
Partnership Tax Capital Reporting Requirements & Penalty Relief for 2020
In a continued joint effort to streamline the Tax Capital Reporting Requirement for partnerships, The U.S. Treasury and IRS recently provided additional penalty relief for
The R&D Tax Credit: How Innovation Pays Off for Manufacturers
When business owners think of research and development, Big Pharma and large clinical laboratories may come to mind initially. However, R&D can likely be found
Forecasting in 2021: What’s in Store for Auto Dealerships?
Overall, the outlook for auto dealerships as we move into 2021 is cautiously optimistic. There’s a lot to be said for positive beacons signaling improvement