Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 24, 2026
- 88 views
Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Businesses Declines in 2024 Amid Shifting Global Economic Landscape
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $151.0 billion in 2024, a notable decrease from the previous year, according to preliminary statistics released by…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 24, 2026
- 115 views
The Comprehensive Guide to Resale Certificate Verification and Sales Tax Compliance Standards for Modern E-commerce Sellers
The administrative burden of sales tax compliance has shifted significantly toward the seller in the modern e-commerce era, particularly regarding the validation of resale certificates. When a business entity purchases…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 24, 2026
- 90 views
The U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Positions Show Significant Growth in 2024
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement with the global marketplace, experienced a substantial increase of $206.3 billion, reaching a new high…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 24, 2026
- 89 views
Navigating the Complexities of Sales Tax Exemption Certificate Management in the Modern Regulatory Environment
As the landscape of United States tax compliance continues to evolve in 2026, sales tax exemption certificates have emerged as a cornerstone of commercial transactions, dictating the flow of billions…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 24, 2026
- 70 views
Worldwide Employment by U.S. Multinational Enterprises Decreased Slightly in 2023, Reflecting Global Economic Shifts
Washington D.C. – In 2023, U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a marginal decline in their global workforce, employing 43.9 million individuals, a 0.4 percent decrease from the revised 44.1 million…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 23, 2026
- 78 views
Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Increased 3.0 Percent in 2023
Puerto Rico’s economy experienced a notable rebound in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by 3.0 percent. This marks a significant turnaround from the 2.1 percent decrease recorded…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 23, 2026
- 82 views
Foreign-Owned Companies Bolster U.S. Economy with Record Employment and Investment
The United States economy experienced a significant boost in 2023 from the operations of majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs), with these entities employing a record 8.66 million…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 23, 2026
- 72 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows in Third Quarter 2025 Driven by Primary Income Surplus and Services Growth
Washington D.C. – The United States experienced a significant narrowing of its current-account deficit in the third quarter of 2025, shrinking by $22.8 billion, or 9.2 percent, to $226.4 billion.…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 22, 2026
- 89 views
U.S. International Investment Position Widens to a Net Deficit of $27.61 Trillion in Q3 2025
The United States recorded a significant widening of its net international investment position, reporting a deficit of $27.61 trillion at the close of the third quarter of 2025. This figure,…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 22, 2026
- 127 views
Essential Sales Tax Compliance Strategies and Regulatory Updates for the 2026 Fiscal Year
As the global economy moves into the first quarter of 2026, corporate accounting departments and e-commerce retailers face an increasingly complex regulatory environment characterized by shifting nexus thresholds, legislative changes…
