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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

TCJA Expiration: Seven Ways U.S. Manufacturers Will Be Affected and How to Prepare
Since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, U.S. manufacturers have experienced significant economic growth. The law lowered corporate tax

BOI Update: Filing Requirements Restored as Court Lifts Injunction
Read the latest update on the status of BOI here. The last nationwide injunction blocking Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has been lifted following

Massachusetts Tax Reform: Single-Sales Factor Apportionment and Other Changes for 2025
On October 4, 2023, Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 4104, “An Act to Improve the Commonwealth’s Competitiveness, Affordability, and Equity.” This legislation provides significant

New Hampshire Interest & Dividends Tax Repeal: A Quick Look at Key Changes
The repeal of New Hampshire’s Interest & Dividends (I&D) tax in 2025 may be short-lived. In January 2025, Representative Thomas Schamberg introduced HB 503-FN, proposing

New Hampshire Ends Interest & Dividends Tax—For Now: A Detailed Look at the Repeal and Potential Return
For an overview of New Hampshire’s Interest & Dividends Tax status, read NH Interest & Dividends Tax Repeal: A Quick Look at Key Changes. New