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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

Credit Unions Brace for More Regulatory Requirements as NCUA Releases Addendum to Other Supervisory Committee Audit Guide
On February 1, 2024, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released an addendum to its Other Supervisory Committee Audit, Minimum Procedures Guide. The addendum replaces

3 Construction Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2024
Even as the largest industry in the world, construction has not always been at the forefront of innovation and technology. In fact, the industry has

Update on Maine LD 1891: Testimony Recap
On January 25, 2024, ARB Principal John E. Hadwen provided testimony before the Maine Legislature on LD 1891: An Act to Support Maine Businesses Through

New EV Tax Credit Goes into Effect in 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) tax credits have historically been one of the most substantial federal initiatives available to American consumers, and thanks to a new clean

Three Things Credit Unions Can Consider in Light of Recent Fed Rates
The Federal Reserve’s 2023 strategy to combat record inflation in the United States was largely marked by a parade of federal funds rate hikes and