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What Does the State-of-Emergency Mean for Maine’s Construction Companies?
Yesterday, Governor Mills issued an Executive Order with rules governing business operations during this state of emergency. Under the order, construction is considered an essential
Governor Mills Releases Executive Order Affecting Businesses in Maine
The rapid spread of COVID-19 is changing personal lives and day-to-day business operations across the globe. In the U.S., starting with the State of Washington
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Small Business Interruption (SBI) Loans
The Senate has released its proposed Phase III coronavirus economic stimulus proposal on March 19, 2020. There are a significant number of proposals that are
Taxpayer COVID-19 Filing and Tax Payment Relief
The IRS has released Notice 2020-18 which supersedes Notice 2020-17. This notice follows additional statements from Treasury Secretary Mnuchin on Friday March 20th about providing
U.S Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Issues Administrative Relief for Organizations Receiving Federal Grants and Aid
On March 19th, the OMB issued M-20-11 to provide relief to grant and award recipients and flexibility to the awarding agencies in order to expedite
IRS Extends Federal Filing Deadline to July 15, 2020
Today the US Treasury extended the filing deadline date for federal returns to coincide with the payment due date extension that was announced earlier this week. Treasury
FASB ASU 2020-07: New Standard Addresses Nonprofit Gifts-in-Kind
On September 17th, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-07 on Topic 958, Presentation and Disclosures by Not-for-Profit Entities for
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