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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

Payroll Implications of Maine’s Emerging Pass-Through Entity Tax
Update: Maine has enacted an elective pass-through entity tax effective for tax years beginning in 2026. Read ARB’s current Maine PTET guide. ————————- As Maine

2025 Electric Vehicle Requirements and Incentives Across New England: What Dealerships Need to Know
Electric vehicle (EV) requirements and incentives are in a period of transition across New England. Between shifting state sales mandates, adjustments to rebate programs, and

OBBBA Penalty Relief: IRS Notice 2025-62 Provides Transition Year for “No Tax on Tips and Overtime” Reporting
At a Glance IRS Notice 2025-62 provides temporary penalty relief for tax year 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The notice applies

Key Steps for Preparing a Business for Sale
It’s your largest asset and one that you have spent a lifetime building. Preparing your business for sale may seem daunting, but one thing is

Maine and Connecticut Adopt Paid Family and Medical Leave
Last month we told you about the approaching effective date for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave law in Massachusetts. Since then, both Connecticut

ARB Hosts Annual Spring Externship, Experience ARB
Experience Career. Experience Culture. EXPERIENCE ARB Albin, Randall & Bennett, CPAs, a firm known for providing savvy and sensible advice to growing businesses and

ARB Proudly Sponsored and Participated in the hear ME now! Annual “Break the Sound Barrier” Ski Race
On Sunday, March 3, 2019, ARB was a proud sponsor and participant in the hear ME now! 17th Annual “Break the Sound Barrier” Ski Race. ARB’s

Was that vendor you just paid a ghost?
A Maine based company recently paid $460,000 to what it thought was a vendor’s account, only to find out that it wasn’t. As a result,