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American Rescue Plan Act: Where Does It Stand & What Can Taxpayers Expect?
On Saturday, March 6th, The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) made it through a Senate vote (50–49) and was sent back to the

SBA Issues New PPP Borrower Application for Schedule C Filers & An Interim Final Rule
The SBA has issued a new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Borrower Application for sole proprietors and other Schedule C filers. These applicants can now base

IRS Guidance & Resources for Claiming the Employee Retention Credit
Update as of March 11, 2021: President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. The ARP extends the

Biden Administration Changes the PPP
Since the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopened in December 2020, nearly $135 billion of the $284 billion of allocated funding has been lent to small

Is Your Organization Subject to a Single Audit This Year?
Government funding has provided for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations with a lifeline during the coronavirus pandemic. Those funds kept many doors open for business and

Are You Eligible for Maine’s Educational Opportunity Tax Credit?
Maine’s Educational Opportunity Tax Credit (EOTC) is an incentive program that may benefit Maine-resident taxpayers paying off student loans and working in the State of

Safeguards Rule – Updates for Credit Unions & Auto Dealers
As the turn of the year settles, financial institutions should revisit their information security obligations under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Safeguards Rule (Safeguards Rule). The Federal

Using Inventory Cost Management to Improve Profitability
For manufacturers, inventory cost management plays an integral role in successfully maintaining a business strategy that fosters financial growth. When you have an effective overall

Are Electric Vehicle Credits Part of Your Sales Strategy?
The Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (Electric Vehicle Credit) is a nonrefundable tax credit available for eligible taxpayers to claim up to $7,500

Prepare for 2022 Nonprofit Financial Statement Engagement
For nonprofits, the New Year is ushering in new hope. Organizations are learning to adapt to meet the challenges of the pandemic, and the upward

Mastering the Art & Science of Credit Union Compliance
For credit unions, maintaining compliance with authoritative guidance and regulatory requirements has become both an art and a science. Sure, most rules and regulations are