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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
Governor Mills Submits Budget Proposal: What Changes for Maine Taxpayers?
On January 25th, Maine Governor Janet Mills submitted a budget proposal to the Legislature that included a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2021 and a
SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), a program established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, makes $15 billion in
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