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Maine DECD Announces Phase II of the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program
Update as of September 21, 2020: The DECD has announced Phase II of the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program. Phase I of the Program, launched
A Construction Company’s Guide to Approaching Today’s Risk Management
As with all industries, the construction sector continues to realize the far-reaching effects of COVID-19 crisis. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative for a construction
Best Places to Work in Maine 2020
Every year, spring brings exciting changes to Albin, Randall & Bennett. Not only does it signify the end of tax season, but also the beginning
Some Employers Received an Inadvertent Penalty Notice from the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service issued an official notice back in May, which allowed employers anticipating a refundable credit for qualified sick and family leave or
SBA Issues New PPP Interim Final Rule
The SBA recently issued Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rule – Treatment of Owners and Forgiveness of Certain Nonpayroll Costs. This PPP interim final rule supplements
US Treasury & IRS Issue Guidance on Reporting Wages Paid for Qualified Sick and Emergency Family Leave
On July 8th, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2020-54, Guidance on Reporting Qualified Sick Leave Wages and Qualified Family Leave
PPP2 for Nonprofits: Which Organizations Are Eligible for Second Draw Funding?
Nonprofit organizations that received loans through the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP1) may be eligible for a second draw of PPP funding
NDAA for 2021: What’s in Store for Credit Unions?
We’ve come to expect the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to pass each year, as it has for the last 59 consecutive fiscal years. The
COVIDTRA for Businesses & Nonprofits: A Closer Look at Certain COVID-19-Related Tax Relief
On December 27th, President Trump signed the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), a $908 billion relief package, into law. Among other provisions, the legislation includes
Form 1099-NEC & the IRS’s New Nonemployee Compensation Reporting Requirements
Beginning with 2020 information reporting, the IRS is reintroducing Form 1099-NEC, a form that was previously used until the early 80’s for reporting nonemployee compensation.
What Employers Need to Know About The CARES Act Payroll Tax Deferral
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contained a provision allowing employers to defer payment of their required 6.2% portion of