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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

How Blockchain Technology Can Benefit Your Supply Chain
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Blockchain technology is increasingly transforming manufacturing supply chains. In a traditional supply chain, tracking the journey from

The CARES Act for Nonprofits
This past couple of weeks, we’ve shared a lot of information about the three recently passed pieces of legislation that are the direct result of

CARES Act Establishes Paycheck Protection Program
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the $2.2 trillion spending bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), into law,

The SBA’s EIDL Program: Additional Business Assistance for COVID-19
The enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) commences Phase III of the economic stimulus plan created to swiftly provide

Impact of Federal Government Coronavirus Response on Businesses
We’ve been very busy working with clients over the past several weeks helping them navigate and prioritize the various pieces of new legislation passed to

CARES Act Enacted: What’s Next?
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, many Americans are already experiencing economic hardship on account of the pandemic. Some are out of work or