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One Big Beautiful Bill: What Family-Owned Businesses Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) delivers a wide range of permanent and temporary tax changes that will affect family-owned businesses, their owners, and their

No Exit Plan? What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
When you’re running a successful business, creating a plan for your eventual exit may be the last thing on your mind. “I have way too

How Externships and Internships Help You Choose the CPA Firm That Works for You
Starting a career in accounting isn’t just about choosing a major—it’s about finding the right environment to grow professionally. With so many CPA firms offering

ARB Earns Spot on Best Places to Work in Maine List for 13th Consecutive Year
For the thirteenth consecutive year, Albin, Randall & Bennett has been recognized among the Best Places to Work in Maine. This milestone underscores ARB’s continued

OBBB Update: No Changes to Returns or Withholding for Tax Year 2025 Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The IRS has confirmed that for the 2025 tax year, employers and payroll providers should continue using the current forms and withholding schedules — including

Pondering the Possibility of Sale-Leaseback Financing
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. The construction industry is characterized by intense cash flow challenges. Generally, construction companies don’t get paid until

The Evolution of BIM: What Contractors Need to Know
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Building information modeling (BIM) has been around for a while. Yet the concept and software continue to

Don’t Be a Pest: Exiting with Grace
Letting go of the business you own may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. A key goal of Exit Planning

OBBB Trump Accounts: Building a Financial Head Start for Children
Trump Accounts, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), offer families a new way to invest in their children’s future. Eligible newborns receive a

IRS Releases FAQ on Expiring Clean Vehicle Credits: What Dealerships Need to Know Before September 30
The IRS has issued new guidance on the clean vehicle tax credits that are scheduled to end on September 30, 2025. These credits—covering used clean

One Big Beautiful Bill Updates for Research Expenditures: IRS Issues Guidance on Implementing Section 174A
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2025-28, giving taxpayers clear guidance on making elections, changing accounting methods, and applying transition rules under the new Section