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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
SBA’s HUBZone Program: 2020 Program Improvements, Updated Residency Requirements, and Contracting Changes
The SBA modified the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program at the end of 2019 to address long-standing uncertainties for small business investors and government
A Path to Success: Back to Construction Business Basics, Part II
ARB recently issued Part I of a two-part series, which focused on the basics that keep construction businesses on track for short and long-term success.
FinCEN Releases Additional Guidance on BSA/AML Customer Due Diligence for Hemp-Related Businesses
On August 3rd, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued additional guidance to financial institutions further clarifying the regulatory requirements surrounding customer due diligence (CDD)
Forecasting in 2021: What’s in Store for Auto Dealerships?
Overall, the outlook for auto dealerships as we move into 2021 is cautiously optimistic. There’s a lot to be said for positive beacons signaling improvement
What Individual Taxpayers Should Know About 2021 Tax Limits
It’s that time of year again where the new 2021 tax limit amounts are being announced. These amounts are those tax items which may adjust
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