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ARB Announces Fall Promotions
Albin, Randall & Bennett is excited to announce 11 employee promotions! ARB congratulates Robin Cyr, Benjamin Lord, Samantha Pedersen, Gisèle Couturier, Amy Gardella, Jennifer Lemay,
2020 Tax Planning for Private Wealth, Closely Held Businesses, & Related Ventures
Tax planning for year-end 2020 will occur under very unique circumstances. COVID-19 has had an economic impact on all walks of life and industry sectors,
The CARES Act: A Closer Look at Certain Provisions for Manufacturers
Manufacturers have a lot on their minds, from maintaining operations and adapting business models to navigating supply chain and workforce issues. The CARES Act was
SBA & Treasury Issue Simplified PPP Forgiveness Application for Smaller Loans
On October 9th, the SBA and US Treasury announced a new, simpler loan forgiveness application and process for PPP recipients of loans for $50,000 or
Credit Unions Must Notify PPP Borrowers of Extended Deferral Period
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 extended the 6 month deferral period for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrower payments of principal, interest, and
IRS Issues Final Regulations for Meals and Entertainment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 changed the deduction businesses are allowed for meals and entertainment. Upon passage of the TCJA, the
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
Congress Passes the PPP Extension Act of 2021
Update as of March 30, 2021 On March 30, 2021, President Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Expands Nonprofit PPP Eligibility
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law, providing several tax relief provisions for individuals, businesses,
State of Maine to Conform to Federal Treatment of PPP Loans & Other Tax Relief Provisions
On March 18, 2021, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed the fiscal year 2020-2021 supplemental budget into law. The supplemental budget includes legislation ruling that the
Treasury & IRS Extend Federal Individual Income Tax Due Date for 2020 Tax Year; State of Maine Follows Suit
The Treasury Department and IRS extended the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year to May 17, 2021. The State of Maine also extended the due date for 2020 Maine income tax returns to May 17, 2021.