As we begin the new year, we look forward to continued collaboration and success. Wishing our team, clients, and partners a healthy and prosperous year ahead.✨

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the community that fuels ABGi. To our clients, our partners, and our ABGi team, we wish you a holiday filled with joy and best wishes. Happy Thanksgiving from ABGi. 🦃✨

⏰ Starting in 1 hour We’re going live at 10:00 a.m. CST with a fast briefing on the 12 strategies executives, CPAs, and finance leaders are using to protect cash flow and plan for growth in 2026. You’ll get: • Key updates on R&D and Section 174 • Real-estate and energy

A year of change — and opportunity. As 2026 approaches, companies across industries face one of the most significant tax transitions in recent years. R&D expensing is back, long-standing energy incentives are phasing out, and new funding programs are rewarding modernization and

Get Ahead of 2026 Before It Gets Ahead of You The tax landscape is changing fast. Join us at 10 a.m. CST on November 4 to learn how to protect your bottom line — and unlock every opportunity available. Attendees will receive: •A concise PDF summary of key insights •Links to

This week, Craig and Anshruta attended DevIntersection 2025 in Orlando, a premier conference bringing together leaders in software development and data science to explore the latest innovations shaping the industry. The event delivered valuable insights into emerging

Rising costs. Workforce shortages. Pressure to innovate faster. Leaders in packaging and manufacturing are facing all of these challenges, and that’s where ABGi comes in. Our team — Jessica Raak, Nathan Rhodes, and Randy Durham, will be at PackExpo 2025 to connect with industry

🚨 IRS Guidance Dropped – Pressing Deadline to Fix R&D Deductions 🚨 The IRS has released last-minute guidance on how to implement R&D deductions under OBBBA for 2024 and prior tax years. Two deadlines now require immediate attention: 📅 September 15, 2025 — impacts all

New Week. Time to Prepare for R&D Expensing. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restored immediate expensing of domestic R&D under Section 174A—starting in 2025, with retroactive relief for qualifying small businesses and strategic planning opportunities for companies of all sizes.

Immediate R&D Expensing Is Back. Now Comes the Preparation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restored immediate expensing of domestic R&D under Section 174A—starting in 2025, with retroactive relief for qualifying small businesses and strategic planning opportunities for

Candidate Ghosting Is on the Rise—Is Your Hiring Process Keeping Up? Top candidates dropping off mid-process is more than a nuisance—it’s a signal. In today’s competitive market, even small breakdowns in your hiring experience can lead to missed opportunities and unfilled

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has reinstated immediate expensing of domestic R&D under Section 174A—starting in 2025, with retroactive relief available for qualifying small businesses. While the IRS is still finalizing guidance, the law is already in effect—and the clock is

Is your hiring process raising red flags? 🚩 Roles sitting vacant for 45+ days 🚩 Candidates ghosting within the past month 🚩 Hiring managers who think recruiting just means forwarding resumes You’re not alone, just watch the room. In this clip, hands go up as our team calls

Big changes just became law. Are you prepared? The newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act is reshaping key areas of business tax strategy: • R&D expensing • SALT deduction limits • Clean energy tax breaks Whether you're advising clients or leading internal strategy, these

📅 The tax landscape has officially shifted. With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act now signed into law, tax professionals need to get up to speed—fast. We’re sponsoring Accounting Today’s webinar, "Tax in 2026: The Fate of the TCJA," to help you understand what’s changed and how

R&D Tax Credits: Cash Flow Wins Financial Leaders Can’t Ignore With the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, full R&D expensing is back—and for forward-thinking businesses, that opens a critical window to revisit innovation strategy and tax planning. But that’s just

⏳ R&D Expensing Is Back — and the Clock Is Ticking The return of 100% expensing for domestic R&D unlocks powerful tax opportunities — but key deadlines may arrive as early as mid-August for some. ABGi is actively preparing clients for what’s next — even before formal IRS

⏳ The Countdown Is On: Retroactive R&D Expensing Starts Now The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law—and for eligible small businesses, it may open a 47-day window to amend 2022 and 2023 returns for full R&D expensing. That’s a fast-moving opportunity for cash flow recovery, and

It’s Official: The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law At 5:46 PM on July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law—finalizing one of the most impactful tax packages in recent history. ✅ Section 174 R&D expensing is officially restored ✅ Retroactive

Mark Your Calendars: Signing Set for July 4th at 5 PM The One Big Beautiful Bill has officially passed both chambers of Congress—and now, all eyes are on tomorrow’s signing. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: “The one ‘big, beautiful bill’ has passed the