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Exit Planning in an Uncertain Economy: Business Growth Opportunities Remain Despite COVID-19 Crisis
As a business owner, exit planning is inevitable. From planning to implementation, exiting a business often takes about 3-5 years, so a comprehensive exit plan

IRS Issues Notice 2020-39: Provisions Provided for QOF Investors Affected by COVID-19
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced legislation surrounding the Opportunity Zone Program, a tax incentive program allowing tax breaks for those investing in

MANP Issues Guidelines for Safely Reopening Nonprofit Organizations in Maine
All sectors of business in Maine have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and nonprofits are definitely no exception. As our communities, businesses, and organizations

Tax Planning for 2020, A Pandemic Year
This year is already turning out to be a unique one, in terms of its uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems like so

Qualified Improvement Property –Error Fixed!
The CARES Act was passed in late March, largely to provide stimulus and emergency assistance to individuals and businesses adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

FASB Issues ASU Delaying Effective Date for Revenue Recognition & Lease Accounting Standards for Certain Entities
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, and U.S. businesses are no exception. On June 3, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

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

SBA Offers One-Year Extension to Eligible 8(a) Business Development Program Participants
The SBA is offering an extension of the 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a) Program) to certain participants due to COVID-19. To account for a

About Samantha Pedersen
Meet ARB Director Congratulations to Albin, Randall & Bennett Director, Samantha Pedersen, on her recent nomination to join the Executive Board for the Manufacturers Association