Today, the State of Maryland has announced that multiple business-related state filings, specifically those which are required for businesses to be in “Good Standing” with Maryland, can be accomplished with online filings. Previously, many of these Maryland business filings could…
Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maryland, and DC have extended the April 15, 2020 tax deadlines for the filing and payment of taxpayer's Tax Year 2019 income taxes due. However, many tax deadlines occur throughout…
On March 27, 2020, as a result of the Corovavirus Pandemic, the CARES Act was signed into law. While the CARES Act provides many benefits to individuals, the Act also provides many benefits to small businesses that are suffering during…
As of March 30, 2020, the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland has issued an order which will stay or halt all residential and commercial evictions for at least fifteen (15) days. Pursuant to the Maryland Court of Appeals Order…
Due to the National Emergency related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, questions regarding breach of contract and contractual obligations (e.g., events, travel, work, rent, leases, dining, and contract) are being asked by many people and businesses. Many contractual parties in…
In the wake of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, the IRS is providing guidance and support with regard to all compliance programs. On March 25, 2020 the IRS unveiled the People First Initiative. The program is designed to assist taxpayers who…
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the IRS, State of Maryland, and local governments have all been acting to adjust deadlines and assist taxpayers. This article will address many of the actions and activities currently ongoing. Tax Deadlines and the…
Many businesses are facing difficult decisions during the COVID-19 Pandemic. As many states force certain businesses to close to protect the employees and general public, employers need to make decisions about what to do with their employees. Maryland has closed…
On March 23, 2020, Governor Hogan ordered that as of 5:00 PM today, all non-essential businesses in the State of Maryland must close due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic within Maryland. However, an important question remains: What businesses are "essential"…
Due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, many people and entities are unable to fulfill their contractual obligations (such as event contracts, travel contracts, work contracts, and even rent/leases). Further, many people are worried about their ability to fulfill contracts in…
