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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

ARB’s Ten Tax Season Tips
Tax season is notoriously stressful for business owners and individuals. But about for accountants? Just because we love our work, doesn’t mean that January to
How Can Your Nonprofit Organization Prepare for a Remote Audit?
Countless aspects of life and business have made a hasty transition into the digital realm since the onset of COVID-19. Working with professional advisors like

PPP & ERTC: Relief Bill Considerations for Business Owners
The extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a welcome surprise at the end of 2020. Especially some of the provisions, like the deductibility

SBA Continues to Rollout the Second Round of the PPP
Starting today, Friday, January 15th, the SBA is accepting applications for the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding from smaller

PPP2 for Nonprofits: Which Organizations Are Eligible for Second Draw Funding?
Nonprofit organizations that received loans through the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP1) may be eligible for a second draw of PPP funding