On Monday, December 21, Congress enacted a $900 billion stimulus package to support American workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. This summary provides an overview of the business and tax relief measures contained in...more
Maine Revenue Services (MRS) has informed taxpayers that Maine does not conform to the federal tax changes enacted in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...more
7/16/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Income Taxes ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Sick Pay ,
State and Local Government ,
State Taxes ,
Tax Planning
Maine Governor Janet Mills recently announced that the second quarter estimated tax payment deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. ...more
On Friday, April 24, 2020, President Trump signed another emergency relief package (CARES Act II) totaling close to $500 billion, the bulk of which will go toward replenishing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). ...more
4/25/2020
/ Agribusiness ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business
On April 14, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Second Interim Final Rule, providing guidance for individuals with self-employment income who file a Form 1040, Schedule C. ...more
4/19/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Loans ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Self Employed ,
Small Business
States Covered: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island -
FEDERAL PROGRAMS -
In response to the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and public health efforts to fight the virus, federal...more
4/5/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Tax Relief
This is a guide intended to assist small, middle market and larger businesses in navigating the landscape of federal financing programs. ...more
4/5/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Tax Relief
On March 27, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that Massachusetts will extend the due date to file and pay Massachusetts personal income tax from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020, conforming to the federal...more
The CARES Act (H.R. 748) passed by the Senate last night would provide several elements of temporary tax relief. The Act has not yet been approved by the House, and is therefore not yet final.
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On March 21, 2020, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. The...more