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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

Managing Factory Incentives
With supply chains still shaking off the effects of the pandemic and demand starting to soften, OEMs are looking for new ways to cut costs.

Considerations to Navigate Complex Tax Planning for Manufacturers
Inflation has slowed, but manufacturing companies are still contending with global supply chain issues, workforce shortages and questions about how pending legislation and the 2024

Three Key Nonprofit Tax Compliance Challenges to Avoid
Tax compliance is a prerequisite for a nonprofit’s future success. Running afoul of the IRS can cause a nonprofit organization to lose its tax-exempt status,

Headlights: NADA Show
Download the PDF Refresher on Fixed Operations Success Over the last couple of years, dealerships have generally experienced record sales and volume growth. Today, there

Headlights: Winter 2023
Download the PDF Dealership Real Estate and “Blue Sky” We are routinely asked to assist clients evaluating potential dealership transactions. Among the first two questions