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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

Getting Married? A Simple Tax Guide for Your First Year Filing Together
At a Glance Marriage brings meaningful personal change, but it also creates a new financial landscape—especially at tax time. Once you are married, the IRS

What Business Owners Should Understand About Fraud Risk
At a Glance Fraud risk is rising as businesses adopt new systems, expand digital payments, outsource functions, and operate with remote or hybrid workforces. While

Congress Passes COVID-19 Relief Package: Includes PPP, Unemployment Assistance & Recovery Rebates
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package as part of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal, a year-end spending bill

What Do Football & Construction Firms Have in Common?
Few people thought there would be a 2020 football season, but millions of people are tuning in to cheer on their favorite teams and Monday

Summary of Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal Includes Additional PPP & Unemployment
A summary of the latest bipartisan COVID-19 relief proposal is now available. Among other provisions, the proposal includes additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding and

Balanced Scorecards: How Important Are They?
Information is a powerful tool on its own, and it becomes exponentially more powerful in the hands of those who can wield it properly. A

Expanded State Economic Recovery Efforts: Two New Maine Grant Programs Available to Certain Businesses & Organizations
Two additional grant programs for businesses in Maine are now available, as part of the State’s continued economic recovery efforts: The Maine Tourism, Hospitality &