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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
Albin, Randall & Bennett Promotes New Principals
Laura T. Everett, CPA and Matthew J. Pore, CPA Promoted to Principal Portland, Maine – January 1, 2020 – Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB), a
New Tax Legislation-December 2019
Once again, Congress has passed tax legislation just before Christmas. This year, the tax provisions were attached to an enormous spending bill. The tax portion
Nonprofits Set to Save on Employee Transportation Costs with Passage of New Spending Bill
A newly passed federal spending bill has wide-ranging implications for both businesses and individuals, but one key section is of particular note for nonprofits that
Recognizing the Value in Your Management Team
Attracting and retaining motivated and dedicated key employees should be crucial to any business plan, but it is all too easy to mistake for a
Cybersecurity: Is Your Data Safe?
It’s no secret that incredible technological strides in banking have been made over the past decade. The benefits we experience with new technologies and the