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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
Logic vs. Legacy in Exit Planning
When planning for your eventual business exit, achieving financial security is the most important goal. But what happens when the emotional side of planning an
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