Lana Rhoades
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- July 18, 2026
- 30 views
Don’t mistake fluency for fact: The reality of AI tax research
The Efficiency Paradox in Modern Tax Workflows For decades, tax research was defined by the exhaustive manual review of statutes, case law, and administrative rulings. A tax professional might spend…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- July 17, 2026
- 51 views
July 2026 Sales Tax Filing Deadlines and Compliance Strategies for Multi-State E-commerce Merchants
The month of July 2026 stands as one of the most significant administrative hurdles for e-commerce businesses and traditional retailers operating across the United States. Due to the convergence of…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 17, 2026
- 39 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in First Quarter of 2026, Driven by Primary Income Shift and Goods Trade Adjustments
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 reach $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026.…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- July 17, 2026
- 32 views
Navigating the 2026 Sales Tax Holiday Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to State-Specific Exemptions and Business Compliance Challenges
As the 2026 fiscal year progresses, sales tax holidays have once again emerged as a pivotal focal point for both consumer spending strategies and corporate compliance departments. While these temporary…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 17, 2026
- 30 views
U.S. Personal Income and Spending Show Moderate Growth in May, Inflation Remains a Key Focus
Personal income in the United States experienced a notable increase of $181.6 billion, or 0.7 percent on a monthly basis, in May, according to the latest estimates released by the…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- July 17, 2026
- 45 views
Mid-Year 2026 Global Tax Landscape: New Jurisdictions, Digital Product Shifts, and E-Invoicing Deadlines Reshape Compliance for Modern Businesses
The traditional cadence of annual tax updates has been replaced by a continuous cycle of regulatory shifts, as evidenced by more than 650 tax changes implemented across 24 U.S. states…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 17, 2026
- 42 views
U.S. Economy Accelerates to 2.1% Growth in First Quarter 2026, Driven by Investment and Exports
The U.S. economy demonstrated a notable acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This marks a…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- July 17, 2026
- 39 views
Sales tax advice for the second half of the year from former state auditors
To address these concerns, tax automation leader TaxJar recently convened a specialized webinar featuring Senica Ambers and Katherine Martinez, both of whom serve as senior members of the TaxJar tax…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 17, 2026
- 32 views
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in May, Driven by Surge in Imports
The United States experienced a significant widening of its goods and services trade deficit in May, with the imbalance reaching $77.6 billion. This represents a substantial increase of $23.0 billion…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- July 16, 2026
- 58 views
Colorado Retail Delivery Fee Adjustments and Compliance Requirements for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Effective July 1, 2026, the state of Colorado has implemented updated rates for its statewide retail delivery fee, a move that affects both in-state and out-of-state retailers delivering tangible personal…
