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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
IRS Issues Guidance for Employees on Calculating 2025 Deductions for Tips and Overtime
At a Glance The IRS has issued Notice 2025-69, giving employees clear instructions on how to calculate their 2025 deductions for qualified tips and qualified
Divorce and Taxes – What Every Taxpayer Should Know Before Signing the Papers
At a Glance Divorce affects more than your personal life—it also reshapes your tax picture. Filing status, support payments, property transfers, and retirement accounts each
Bloodlines vs. Business Sense
The sense of pride in building a business and keeping it in the family can be a huge motivator for business owners. But transferring a
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Tax Benefits
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, makes several key updates to Qualified Small Business Stock
Why Maine’s Pass-Through Entity Tax Could Benefit More Than Just High-Income Owners
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- Maine’s consideration