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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

Clean Energy Tax Credits After the Inflation Reduction Act: A Guide for Buyers
In this two-part series, ARB explores how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 (IRA) has affected the monetization of clean energy tax credits. Here, in

Insights from the 2024 NHADA Member Convention
From June 23-25, Team ARB headed to the town of Meredith, New Hampshire, for the annual New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA) Member Convention. The

Energizing Maine Businesses: A Summary of Efficiency Maine Incentives and Opportunities
Energy efficiency is a crucial strategy for businesses seeking to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. Efficiency Maine, a leading organization dedicated to promoting energy

Top Takeaways from the 2024 MADA Annual Meeting
On June 19-21, Team ARB attended the Maine Automobile Dealers Association convention in Bar Harbor. Despite the CDK cyber-attack, the annual gathering of industry professionals

Nate Marcet Named NEREJ Ones to Watch Rising Star
The New England Real Estate Journal has named ARB Tax Manager Nate Marcet to its 2024 “Ones to Watch” list of Rising Stars. Founded in