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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

The Business Owner’s Balancing Act: Growth Vs. Burnout
For most business owners, growth is good. But there are situations where growth can position the business to fail and business owners to burn out.

Financial and Practical Considerations When Buying or Selling an Auto Dealership
At a Glance The auto retail market continues to shift as consolidation, OEM priorities, and consumer behavior reshape the industry. For owners and financial decision

Webinar: Like-Kind Exchanges (IRC 1031)
ARB Principal David V. Jean CPA, CCIFP, CExP, provides a detailed overview of like-kind exchanges. From discussing the “loophole” that allows taxpayers to defer and

The NCUA’s New Rules on the Transition to the CECL Methodology & Capitalization of Interest
The journey to implement the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) accounting method has proven to be especially complex for credit unions. The Financial Accounting Standards

PPP Borrowers Are No Longer Required to Submit Forms 3509 & 3510 for Forgiveness of Large Loans
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers will no longer required to submit Form 3509, PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire (For-Profit Borrowers) and Form 3510, PPP Loan

New Hampshire Legislation Reduces Corporate Taxes & Eliminates Personal Income Tax
On June 28, 2021, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed HB2, An Act Relative to State Fees, Funds, Revenues, and Expenditures. The Act provides tax

How Contractors Can Avoid 10 Common Exit Planning Mistakes
Exiting your business requires long-term, comprehensive planning, whether you plan to pass your company to family members, sell your interest to a partner, or sell