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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
Business Planning Solutions: Maintaining Adequate Cash Flow for Closely-Held Businesses
The effects of the COVID-19 crisis brought an end to the longest run of economic expansion in US history, leaving many businesses searching for creative
A Path to Success: Back to Construction Business Basics, Part I
The effects of the COVID-19 crisis brought an end to the longest run of economic expansion in US history. The construction industry has been on
Considerations for ALLL Calculations and Regulatory Updates Affecting Credit Unions
When the economy is stable and it’s “business as usual,” it’s reasonable to assume historical experience can be used in estimating future outcomes. Conversely, periods
FinCEN Issues BSA/AML Due Diligence Guidance for Hemp-Related Businesses
On June 29th, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued new guidance in an effort to expand the financial services available to hemp-related businesses and
USMCA Replaces NAFTA: Provisions Benefit Small Businesses, the Automotive Sector & Manufacturing Companies
For merchandise entered into commerce after July 1st, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) rules no longer apply. After almost 27 years of trading