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Managing Cash Flow Is Critical in Both Challenging and Good Times
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. In times of economic distress or industry uncertainty, cash flow issues can quickly bubble to the surface.

IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Bonus Depreciation Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
At a Glance The IRS has issued interim guidance (Notice 2026-11) explaining how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects first-year depreciation deductions, with a

Inflation, Costs, and Fear of Rising Prices
External events, like supply shortages and inflation, make running a successful business even more challenging. In today’s inflation market, business owners can be forced to

Massachusetts Proposes Legislation to Delay OBBBA Conformity: What It Means for Businesses and Taxpayers
At a Glance Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation that could change how—and when—certain federal tax benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) apply

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
At a Glance The IRS has released FAQs clarifying the new federal income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation enacted under the One Big Beautiful

Credit Unions Must Notify PPP Borrowers of Extended Deferral Period
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 extended the 6 month deferral period for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrower payments of principal, interest, and

IRS Issues Final Regulations for Meals and Entertainment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 changed the deduction businesses are allowed for meals and entertainment. Upon passage of the TCJA, the

PPP Loans and Buying or Selling a Dealership
We are seeing more buy/sell activity in the auto industry. During the documentation phase of these transactions we’ve been advising sellers, and buyers, what should

FinCEN Director Calls on Credit Unions and Banks for Help: SARs Related to COVID-19
The 2020 ACAMS Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference was held this week, and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Ken Blanco was among the

Accounting for Automotive Inventory: LIFO, Specific Identification, & Valuation Method Considerations
As an automotive dealership, your inventory is your largest current asset, so properly measuring inventories against expenses and revenue is imperative. Key financial and operational