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Funds Available for Maryland Manufacturers Who Can Produce Critical Need Items

By: Ernie Paszkiewicz March 31, 2020

There’s not a whole lot of positive news these days, but one sure source of inspiration has cropped up: Maryland manufacturers are stepping up and getting creative to help in the fight against COVID-19. Maryland’s Department of Commerce did some stepping up of its own by launching a $5 million incentive program to help Maryland manufacturers produce personal protective equipment and other items that are urgently needed by Maryland hospitals, healthcare facilities and emergency responders.

The CARES Act and Its Impact on Individuals and Businesses

By: Ernie Paszkiewicz March 30, 2020

The economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic are shaping up to be seismic. On March 25, the Senate passed a third economic stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act.

Layoff or Furlough: What’s Right for Your Business?

By: Linda Pietras March 25, 2020

Businesses are doing their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by following CDC guidelines for disinfecting and offering remote work arrangements for employees. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced many business owners to put their contingency plans into place to keep operations going, and some are wondering how they will make payroll.

Economic Relief Packages for Maryland Small Businesses and Nonprofits Disrupted by COVID-19

By: Scott Handwerger March 24, 2020

On March 23, 2020, Governor Larry Hogan announced new economic relief packages from the Maryland Department of Commerce for Maryland small businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19.

Small Business Disaster Loans Available in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia

By: David Goldner March 23, 2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest disaster recovery loans available to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Loans are available to businesses located in declared disaster areas, including Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia.

Tax Deadline for Individual Taxpayers Extended to July 15

By: David Goldner March 20, 2020

Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin delayed the deadline for individual tax payments by 90 days, moving the deadline to July 15 from April 15, when individual tax returns are normally due. Today Secretary Mnuchin took to Twitter to announce that the deadline for individual income tax filings has been extended to July 15, 2020.

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