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Manufacturing in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance Maine’s manufacturing sector spent 2025 balancing innovation and resilience. Despite global uncertainty, the state saw continued investment in advanced materials, precision manufacturing,

Construction Industry in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance As 2025 draws to a close, Maine’s construction industry stands at a crossroads between growth and growing pains. From the rising cost

NIL Income and Taxes: What College Athletes and Families Need to Know
At a Glance The NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program has transformed college athletics, allowing student-athletes to earn money through sponsorships, appearances, and more.

Building Business Value Via Your Employees
Your employees can be a huge differentiator in terms of building your business’s value. However, it’s important for you to understand how to properly motivate

State Conformity to OBBBA Tax Provisions: What Businesses and Taxpayers in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Need to Know
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly changes federal tax rules beginning in 2025, but Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire vary

How a Strong Month-End Close Drives Dealership Financial Success
Running an auto dealership means coordinating several interconnected departments—sales, parts, service, and financing—all moving at high speed. Without a solid month-end close, it’s easy for

Payroll Implications of Maine’s Emerging Pass-Through Entity Tax
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- As Maine

2025 Electric Vehicle Requirements and Incentives Across New England: What Dealerships Need to Know
Electric vehicle (EV) requirements and incentives are in a period of transition across New England. Between shifting state sales mandates, adjustments to rebate programs, and

OBBBA Penalty Relief: IRS Notice 2025-62 Provides Transition Year for “No Tax on Tips and Overtime” Reporting
At a Glance IRS Notice 2025-62 provides temporary penalty relief for tax year 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The notice applies

What Does Your Exit Map Look Like?
Most business owners have never exited their businesses before. Just like taking a big trip to a new place requires good planning to truly enjoy

Securing Remote Sales: How Dealerships Can Outsmart Fraud
In recent years, dealerships have embraced phone and online sales to streamline transactions and expand their market—but this convenience has also opened the door to