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Getting Married? A Simple Tax Guide for Your First Year Filing Together
At a Glance Marriage brings meaningful personal change, but it also creates a new financial landscape—especially at tax time. Once you are married, the IRS
What Business Owners Should Understand About Fraud Risk
At a Glance Fraud risk is rising as businesses adopt new systems, expand digital payments, outsource functions, and operate with remote or hybrid workforces. While
Dealing with Complex Co-Ownership Setups
Co-owned businesses come with numerous complexities. One of the biggest challenges for co-owners is determining how to approach the exit of another co-owner, especially when
2026 Business Outlook: Key Economic, Tax, and Strategic Trends Impacting Owners, Employers, and Investors
At a Glance After several years of economic shifts and rapid innovation, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of recalibration and opportunity across
New England Auto Dealerships 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance For auto dealerships across New England, 2025 was a year of recalibration. The pace of change in vehicle technology, consumer expectations, and
Business Value Is More Than a Measuring Stick
Is it possible for a $5 million business to be more valuable than a $15 million business? Let’s look at a fictional but representative story
Albin, Randall & Bennett Announces the Promotions of Matthew S. Marcoullier and Samantha J. Pedersen to Principal
PORTLAND, MAINE, JULY 27, 2026 —Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is pleased to announce the promotions of Matthew S. Marcoullier, CPA, and Samantha J. Pedersen, CPA, to
The Business Owner’s Balancing Act: Growth Vs. Burnout
For most business owners, growth is good. But there are situations where growth can position the business to fail and business owners to burn out.
Financial and Practical Considerations When Buying or Selling an Auto Dealership
At a Glance The auto retail market continues to shift as consolidation, OEM priorities, and consumer behavior reshape the industry. For owners and financial decision
Managing Cash Flow Is Critical in Both Challenging and Good Times
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. In times of economic distress or industry uncertainty, cash flow issues can quickly bubble to the surface.
IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Bonus Depreciation Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
At a Glance The IRS has issued interim guidance (Notice 2026-11) explaining how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects first-year depreciation deductions, with a