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SBA’s Payments Toward Certain 7(a) Loans, 504 Loans & Microloans Are Nontaxable
Section 1112 of the CARES Act required the SBA to make payments for a period of 6 months to cover principal, interest, and any associated

SBA Offers One-Year Extension to Eligible 8(a) Business Development Program Participants
The SBA is offering an extension of the 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a) Program) to certain participants due to COVID-19. To account for a

About Samantha Pedersen
Meet ARB Director Congratulations to Albin, Randall & Bennett Director, Samantha Pedersen, on her recent nomination to join the Executive Board for the Manufacturers Association

Payroll Tax Deferral: What’s New Since Trump’s Executive Order?
Update as of January 25, 2021: The IRS issued Notice 2021-11 to clarify the adjustments made to Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral by the COVID-Related Tax

NCUA Updates: A Look at 2021 Guidance for Credit Unions
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has already issued a significant amount of 2021 guidance for credit unions. The Board held its first open meeting

SBA Issues New PPP Forgiveness Forms
The SBA has issued new PPP loan forgiveness applications. Here’s a look at the new forms, resources, and guidance issued by the SBA. 3508S –

Massachusetts Enacts Elective Excise Tax for Pass-Through Entities
Massachusetts passed budget legislation that allows eligible pass-through entities, including S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs), to pay an elective excise tax on

2021 Construction Industry Trends: Ownership Transfers & Management Succession Planning
Most business owners right now are sharply focused on steady cash flow, cutting costs, maintaining operations as close to the status quo as possible, and

Construction Accounting Basics: 6 Questions Contractors Need to Ask When Starting a New Construction Firm
Starting your own construction company without a financial strategy rooted in smart accounting basics is like starting a build without a floor plan. Many of

Massachusetts Law Addresses Unemployment Solvency & Emergency Sick Leave
Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation in May that modified the way Massachusetts handles COVID-19-related unemployment claims and the COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program.

Webinar: Like-Kind Exchanges (IRC 1031)
ARB Principal David V. Jean CPA, CCIFP, CExP, provides a detailed overview of like-kind exchanges. From discussing the “loophole” that allows taxpayers to defer and