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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

What a Firm Wants: Resume Tips for Aspiring CPAs
Breaking into the accounting industry as a college student or recent graduate can be challenging. Your resume is often the first impression you make on

Fraud in the Parts Department—Is Your Dealership Protected?
Recently, our Auto Dealership Services Team shared an article which centered on a Parts and Service Director charged with defrauding their auto dealership employer. This

Tax Preparation and Your Advisory Team: Tackling the Process Together
Preparing tax returns, whether for a business or an individual, is a collaborative process that depends on the relationship between the taxpayer and their team

Tips for College Students Navigating the Accounting Recruiting Season
Navigating the accounting recruiting season can be both exciting and daunting for college students. This crucial period is your gateway to landing internships, entry-level positions,

ARB Named to Best Places to Work in Maine List for 12th Year Running
For the twelfth year in a row, Albin, Randall & Bennett has earned a place on the Best Places to Work in Maine list. This