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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
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
PPP Loans and Buying or Selling a Dealership
We are seeing more buy/sell activity in the auto industry. During the documentation phase of these transactions we’ve been advising sellers, and buyers, what should
FinCEN Director Calls on Credit Unions and Banks for Help: SARs Related to COVID-19
The 2020 ACAMS Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference was held this week, and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Ken Blanco was among the