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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

SBA & Treasury Issue Simplified PPP Forgiveness Application for Smaller Loans
On October 9th, the SBA and US Treasury announced a new, simpler loan forgiveness application and process for PPP recipients of loans for $50,000 or

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