As you near your graduation day, many of you may feel overwhelmed by the fact that in a short time you will have to start looking for your entry-level jobs. Even more overwhelming is the statistic that before actually entering the labor market, the Institute for...
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Guide to 2020 Recovery Rebates for Individuals
As news broke about the possibility of recovery rebates being sent out to Americans as a result of the COVDI-19 crisis, everyone immediately wanted to know when the could expect their checks. Moments ago, the House and Senate both passed the relief bill and it states...
CARE ACT – Business provisions: Employee retention credit for impacted employers
As it passed the Senate, this provision provides a refundable payroll tax credit for 50% of wages paid by eligible employers to certain employees during the COVID-19 crisis. (Act Sec. 2301(a)). The effective date of the credit applies to wages paid after March 12,...
Maine Educational Opportunity Tax Credit. Are you receiving it?
The Maine Educational Opportunity Tax Credit seemingly, silently began in 2008. I say silently because many people still don’t know about it. The program provides a Maine income tax credit for Maine residents who received an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an...
Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 – Its effect on the Timber and Wood Products Industries.
Kudos to congress for passing legislation and protecting the timber industry from a bevy of tax increases. Importantly, the Act extends, and in some cases makes permanent, many provisions that will allow businesses more tax savings opportunities. The PATH act, signed...