Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 13, 2026
- 47 views
U.S. Sees Surge in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, Reaching $232.2 Billion
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses surged to $232.2 billion in 2025, marking a significant 49.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 12, 2026
- 67 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in Q1 2026 Amidst Shifting Income Flows and Trade Dynamics
The U.S. current-account deficit, a key measure of a nation’s international economic transactions, expanded by $5.8 billion, or 2.6 percent, to $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 12, 2026
- 46 views
Foreign Multinational Enterprises Employ 8.57 Million Workers in U.S. Affiliates in 2024
Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) provided employment for 8.57 million individuals across the United States in 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2 percent from the 8.56…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 12, 2026
- 48 views
Navigating the Complex Regulatory Landscape of Dietary Supplement Taxation Across the United States
The classification of dietary supplements for sales tax purposes has emerged as one of the most intricate challenges for e-commerce retailers and health-product manufacturers operating in the modern American economy.…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 12, 2026
- 49 views
Navigating the Regulatory Maze of Drop Shipping and Sales Tax Compliance in 2026
The landscape of modern retail has undergone a radical transformation over the last decade, shifting from brick-and-mortar dominance to a decentralized, digital-first ecosystem where the logistics of fulfillment are as…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 12, 2026
- 52 views
U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. Show Significant Growth in 2025
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement with the global marketplace, experienced a substantial expansion in 2025, reaching a new high of…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 11, 2026
- 51 views
Arizona Court of Appeals Affirms Taxability of Mandatory Ticket Fees in Landmark Ruling Involving Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Court of Appeals has issued a definitive ruling in a case that carries significant financial implications for the sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries, determining that mandatory facility fees…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 11, 2026
- 65 views
October 2026 Sales Tax Due Dates: A Comprehensive Guide for E-commerce and Small Businesses
The arrival of October 2026 marks a critical juncture for hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United States as they navigate the complexities of third-quarter sales tax compliance. For…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 11, 2026
- 46 views
Colorado Retail Delivery Fee Increases to $0.31 for 2026 Fiscal Year as Compliance Requirements Evolve for E-commerce Sellers
The Colorado Department of Revenue has officially implemented the adjusted retail delivery fee for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, setting the new total at $0.31 per delivery. This adjustment, effective July…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 11, 2026
- 45 views
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Significantly in July, Driven by Robust Import Growth and Export Decline
The United States experienced a substantial widening of its trade deficit in goods and services in July, reaching $88.6 billion. This represents a significant increase of $17.4 billion from the…
