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ARB Places 4th and 9th in MECPA Exercise Challenge
On November 15th, Albin, Randall and Bennett finished the last day of the six-week “Commit to Fit” challenge hosted by the MECPA. With only six

IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Deductions Related to PPP Loan Forgiveness
The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2020-27, which sets forth the IRS’s position on the timing of the disallowance of deductions related to Paycheck Protection

Surety Teams: David Jean Contributes to Construction Executive
Some say it takes a village, while Construction Executive suggests a lead singer relies on the support of the band behind them. Whichever metaphor you

PPP Loans, Forgiven Expenses, & 2020 Deductions
As tax planners, we are familiar with the uncertain world of predicting future events and their related tax consequences. In working with businesses who obtained
PPP & EIDL Borrower Information to be Released by SBA
Throughout the ongoing legal battle with national-news organizations, the SBA has pushed for withholding certain PPP loan borrower information. The SBA claimed the information withheld

Avoiding Common 401(k) Plan Missteps
Your company’s 401(k) benefit plan is a key incentive for attracting and retaining the employees responsible for maintaining (and increasing) your cash flow, customer relationships,

How Does COVIDTRA Legislation Affect Craft Breweries?
On December 27th, President Trump signed the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), a $908 billion relief package, into law. The legislation includes new and expanded

MA Clarifies 2020 Tax Treatment of PPP Income, EIDL Grants, & SBA Debt Relief Subsidies
On April 1, 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed amendments to House bill No. 89, An Act Financing a Program for Improvements to the Unemployment

IRS Issues Guidance on Employee Retention Credit for 2021
On April 2, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-23, Guidance on the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act for the First and Second Calendar

Maine’s Property Tax Relief Programs
Maine has two programs targeted specifically to helping new and established businesses invest for growth by allowing them to recoup local property taxes paid on eligible business equipment and property.

OMB Extends Due Date for Certain Single Audits
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum on March 19th, which announced a six-month extension of the due date for certain single