U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in First Quarter 2026 Amid Shifting Income Balances

The U.S. current-account deficit, a broad measure of the 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…

Navigating the 2026 Global Tax Shift: Mid-Year Compliance Updates and the Digital Transformation of Revenue Collection

While many corporate financial departments view the transition of the calendar year as the primary catalyst for tax policy updates, the first half of 2026 has demonstrated that regulatory volatility…

Foreign Multinational Enterprises’ U.S. Affiliates Employ 8.57 Million Workers in 2024, Showing Modest Growth

Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) provided employment for 8.57 million workers across the United States in 2024. This figure represents a marginal increase of 0.2 percent from…

Preparing for the H2 Retail Surge Navigating the Evolving Landscape of E-commerce Sales Tax Compliance and Regulatory Hurdles

The transition into the second half of the calendar year marks a critical juncture for the global e-commerce sector, as businesses move from the steady pace of the first two…

U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Show Significant Growth in 2025

The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad surged by $438.1 billion, reaching a substantial $7.14 trillion by the close of 2025. This robust expansion, detailed in statistics released by…

Colorado Adjusts Retail Delivery Fee Rates for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Amid Ongoing Infrastructure and Environmental Initiatives.

The State of Colorado has officially implemented updated rates for its pioneering Retail Delivery Fee (RDF), effective July 1, 2026, marking a new phase in the state’s efforts to fund…

U.S. Goods and Services Deficit Narrows in June, Driven by Declines in Both Exports and Imports

The United States recorded a goods and services deficit of $73.3 billion in June, a notable decrease of $4.4 billion from the revised May figure of $77.6 billion. This contraction…

August 2026 Sales Tax Deadlines and Compliance Guide for E-commerce Businesses

August 2026 presents a critical compliance window for thousands of American businesses as state revenue departments prepare to collect monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual sales tax filings. For e-commerce entities, particularly…

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Electric Vehicle Charging Taxation and Regulatory Compliance in the United States

The rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the United States has brought with it a complex and shifting regulatory environment, as state governments grapple with the transition…

Kentucky Economic Nexus Sales Tax Laws and Regulatory Compliance for Remote Sellers

The landscape of interstate commerce taxation underwent a significant shift on August 1, 2026, as Kentucky officially amended its economic nexus criteria, streamlining the requirements for remote retailers and marketplace…