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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
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
Governor Mills Proposes Solution to Maine’s PPP Tax Conformity Issue
The Mills Administration proposed a compromise to lawmakers to solve the Maine’s issues with conformity to federal tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds.
Partnership Tax Capital Reporting Requirements & Penalty Relief for 2020
In a continued joint effort to streamline the Tax Capital Reporting Requirement for partnerships, The U.S. Treasury and IRS recently provided additional penalty relief for
The R&D Tax Credit: How Innovation Pays Off for Manufacturers
When business owners think of research and development, Big Pharma and large clinical laboratories may come to mind initially. However, R&D can likely be found
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