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The SECURE Act: Significant Changes for Retirement Plans and IRAs
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McDermott hosted GE Renewable Energy North America Services Sales Leader Ben Stafford, Commercial Director of Onshore Wind for the North Region Rob Bienick and Commercial Director of Onshore Wind for the West Region Matt...more
On July 30, McDermott partners Ed Zaelke and Lloyd MacNeil will host will host Ben Stafford, North America services sales leader, and his colleagues from GE Renewable Energy, who will share their perspectives on the following...more
On May 27, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-41, which provides much needed COVID-19-related relief from workforce and supply chain issues impacting the renewable energy industry. The Notice provides the following: ..For PTC...more
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