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Managing Cash Flow Is Critical in Both Challenging and Good Times
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. In times of economic distress or industry uncertainty, cash flow issues can quickly bubble to the surface.

IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Bonus Depreciation Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
At a Glance The IRS has issued interim guidance (Notice 2026-11) explaining how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects first-year depreciation deductions, with a

Inflation, Costs, and Fear of Rising Prices
External events, like supply shortages and inflation, make running a successful business even more challenging. In today’s inflation market, business owners can be forced to

Massachusetts Proposes Legislation to Delay OBBBA Conformity: What It Means for Businesses and Taxpayers
At a Glance Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation that could change how—and when—certain federal tax benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) apply

Tax Planning: C Corporation Owners May Face IRS Scrutiny
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Construction is a high-risk industry. Many contractors convert their businesses to C corporations to avoid personal liability for

IRS Issues FAQs on Deduction for Qualified Overtime Compensation
At a Glance The IRS has released FAQs clarifying the new federal income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation enacted under the One Big Beautiful

DOL Announced Final Rule on Overtime
Which employees of your business qualify for time and a half? It’s time to reevaluate that question, namely at the executive, administrative, and professional levels.

Exit Planning for Closely Held Businesses: Where Do You Begin?
Closely held businesses come with their own brand of benefits and challenges. Since there are generally only a few stockholders, often family members, owners are

Lease Accounting for Manufacturing Companies
In 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidelines for the way businesses of all sizes and industry types handle lease accounting to

NCUA Provides Credit Unions Simplified Auditing Requirements
Good news for smaller credit unions: a new regulatory change is set to provide greater flexibility around auditing requirements. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)

ARB Hosts Annual Open House
Albin, Randall & Bennett, a 2019 Best Places to Work in Maine, hosted its annual Open House on September 25, 2019. We were excited to