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Securing Your Business & Key Employees with Vesting
Growing your business often relies both on your leadership skills and the ability of your employees to carry out your plans. As your business grows,

A Primer on Energy Tax Incentives for Manufacturers
FAQs About the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes several provisions related to

DOL Cybersecurity Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans
Business owners with employee benefit plans should be aware of the Department of Labor’s cybersecurity guidance to safeguard plan assets and fulfill their fiduciary obligations.

ESOP Succession Planning: Securing Long-Term Success for Your Employee-Owned Business
Transitioning your business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offers numerous advantages, including tax benefits, enhanced employee engagement, and a structured succession strategy. However,

Stay on Guard Against Supply Chain Fraud
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Most contractors are no strangers to supply chain problems. Slow deliveries, out-of-stock items, wrong orders — what

Albin, Randall & Bennett Named a 2025 Regional Leader by Accounting Today
Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Regional Leader in the “Top Firms: New England” category by Accounting

CDK One Year Later: How Auto Dealerships Are Rebuilding and Preparing for the Future
In June 2024, a cyberattack on CDK Global disrupted dealership operations across the country. Offline dealership management systems (DMS) left thousands of businesses unable to

What’s in the Senate Version of the One Big Beautiful Bill?
On June 16, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sprawling tax package that—like its House counterpart—proposes

Purchasing Fixed Assets? Make the Most of Depreciation Tax Breaks
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Manufacturing is a capital-intensive business. So, if you’re investing in equipment, plant improvements or other depreciable property,

IRS Moves Toward Mandatory Electronic Payments: What You Need to Know (UPDATED 9/24/2025)
Update (September 24, 2025): The IRS has announced that it will begin phasing out paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers starting September 30, 2025,

Exit Planning: Building Your Mastermind Group of Business Owners
In a recent article, we discussed how working with an Advisor Team can help you find answers to challenging business questions. In addition to your