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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)

IRS Issues Additional PPP Guidance: No Deductions for Expenses Paid with Forgivable Funds
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established to support small businesses with tax-free, forgivable, or partially forgivable, loans of up to $10 million each. However,

Mills Announces Four-Part Plan to Reopen Maine Economy
Update as of May 1, 2020: Stage 1 of the Governor’s plan to reopen the Maine economy commences today. Businesses in the Stage 1 sectors

Webinar Recording- Weathering the Storm: CARES Act Relief and Cash Management Strategies for Small Businesses
Recently, ARB’s David Jean, CPA, CCIFP and CExP along with Andrew Helman and Katie Krakowka, business restructuring attorneys from Murray Plumb & Murray, presented a webinar on critical steps

OMB Issues Guidance to Federal Agencies for Administering Federal Awards
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued Memorandum M-20-22, which provides federal agencies with guiding principles to aid federal contractors and award recipients

President Trump Signs Additional Stimulus Bill into Law
On Friday, April 24, 2020, President Trump signed an additional coronavirus aid bill into law, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which