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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

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Small Business Interruption (SBI) Loans
The Senate has released its proposed Phase III coronavirus economic stimulus proposal on March 19, 2020. There are a significant number of proposals that are

Taxpayer COVID-19 Filing and Tax Payment Relief
The IRS has released Notice 2020-18 which supersedes Notice 2020-17. This notice follows additional statements from Treasury Secretary Mnuchin on Friday March 20th about providing

U.S Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Issues Administrative Relief for Organizations Receiving Federal Grants and Aid
On March 19th, the OMB issued M-20-11 to provide relief to grant and award recipients and flexibility to the awarding agencies in order to expedite

IRS Extends Federal Filing Deadline to July 15, 2020
Today the US Treasury extended the filing deadline date for federal returns to coincide with the payment due date extension that was announced earlier this week. Treasury

A Summary of H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act
This has certainly been an “interesting” couple of weeks. Information has been coming so fast at all of us, it’s hard to keep up. As