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IRS FIRE is retiring: Prepare now for IRIS in 2027
The way businesses electronically file 1099s and other information returns with the IRS is changing. The IRS is retiring its Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE)

2026 W-2 Reporting Changes: Is Your Payroll Process Ready?
If your business pays overtime or employs workers who earn tips, there’s a new payroll reporting requirement you shouldn’t wait until year-end to address. Beginning

ARB Earns 2026 Best Places to Work Honors
Albin, Randall & Bennett is proud to be one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine and Best Places to Work for Women.

Maine PTET 2026: An Annual Planning Decision for Business Leaders
Maine’s new PTET begins in 2026. Learn who qualifies, how the 90% credit works, and what businesses should consider before making the annual election.

ARB Announces 2026 Promotions
Albin, Randall & Bennett is pleased to announce the following promotions: Nate Marcet, CPA, is promoted to Tax Director. Nate joined ARB in 2023 and

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

Considering the Cost Savings of Mobile Field Fueling
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Keeping construction vehicles and equipment fueled up has always been a challenge. Customarily, contractors transport vehicles and

Why Busy Contractors Should Consider Benchmarking
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. If you’re like most busy construction business owners, you have plenty on your plate. Adding anything more

Get More from Your Chart of Accounts
Originally published in On-Site, ARB’s Construction Industry newsletter. Managing the financial performance of any business can be complicated. But it’s especially complex for construction companies, which

3 Elements of Planning Success
Controlling the controllable and reducing the effects of the uncontrollable are prudent decisions for successful business owners. But how can you know which is which,

Student Loan Repayment: An Essential Guide for Recent Graduates
Starting the student loan repayment process can be a daunting task. With a complex array of repayment plans and eligibility requirements, it’s easy to feel