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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

Headlights: Autumn 2024
Download the PDF Protecting the Financial Well-Being of Your Automotive Dealership It’s been several years since dealers have had to actively manage the financial health

Tips and Tricks: Protecting Your Dealership from Halloween Vandalism and Year-Round Risk
Not all Halloween tricks are harmless fun. October often brings a spike in vandalism, especially around Halloween, with pranks and mischief leading to costly damage.

Selling an S-Corp to an ESOP Trust: A Path to Employee Ownership
Transitioning the ownership of an S-Corporation (S-Corp) to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) trust offers a strategic opportunity for business owners to transfer ownership

The 2024 Presidential Election and Its Potential Impact on Gift and Estate Taxes
Several key provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are set to expire at the end of 2025. This creates a complex landscape

Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return?
As a parent, determining whether your child needs to file a tax return can be confusing. Even if your child is listed as a dependent