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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

Balanced Scorecards: How Important Are They?
Information is a powerful tool on its own, and it becomes exponentially more powerful in the hands of those who can wield it properly. A

Expanded State Economic Recovery Efforts: Two New Maine Grant Programs Available to Certain Businesses & Organizations
Two additional grant programs for businesses in Maine are now available, as part of the State’s continued economic recovery efforts: The Maine Tourism, Hospitality &

Succession Planning for Business Owners: Insights on Your Role and Your Company’s Transferable Value
In business, an inflection point is synonymous with a turning point, or a time of significant change. When these points occur, and throughout the life

FinCEN Clarification: BSA Due Diligence for Charities and Nonprofits
In an effort to provide clarity to credit unions on applying a risk-based approach to BSA due diligence for charities and nonprofit organizations, FinCEN, in

IRS Issues Final Regulations: UBIT and Calculating UBTI for Separate Unrelated Trades and Businesses
The IRS recently issued final regulations that provide exempt organizations subject to the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) with guidelines for determining whether their organization