Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 1, 2026
- 65 views
Foreign Direct Investment Surges in the U.S. with $232.2 Billion in 2025 Expenditures
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses reached a robust $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- August 1, 2026
- 84 views
Navigating the Evolution of the Colorado Retail Delivery Fee and Compliance Requirements for 2026
The Colorado Department of Revenue has implemented its latest scheduled adjustment to the state’s unique retail delivery fee, a move that marks another milestone in a regulatory framework first established…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 1, 2026
- 59 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in First Quarter 2026 Amidst Shifting Income Flows and Goods Trade Adjustments
The United States experienced a notable widening of its current-account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, expanding by $5.8 billion, or 2.6 percent, to reach $226.8 billion. This increase,…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- August 1, 2026
- 70 views
Comprehensive Sales Tax Deadlines for August 2026 A Guide for E-commerce Compliance and Multi-State Tax Filing
As the third quarter of the 2026 fiscal year progresses, businesses operating across state lines face a complex array of sales tax filing requirements. For e-commerce entities, particularly those utilizing…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- August 1, 2026
- 42 views
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Taxes in the United States
As the transition toward sustainable transportation accelerates, the infrastructure supporting electric vehicles (EVs) has moved from a niche market to a critical pillar of national energy policy. With the proliferation…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 31, 2026
- 49 views
U.S. International Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in May, Driven by Goods
The United States experienced a significant expansion in its trade deficit in May, with the gap between exports and imports of goods and services reaching $77.6 billion. This marks a…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- July 31, 2026
- 50 views
TaxJar vs Numeral: A Comprehensive Comparison of Sales Tax Automation Solutions for E-commerce and SaaS Growth
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital commerce, the complexity of state and local tax compliance has emerged as a significant operational hurdle for businesses of all sizes. As of…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 31, 2026
- 49 views
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 employed 8.57 million workers in the United States in 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2 percent from 8.56 million workers in 2023,…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 31, 2026
- 48 views
Personal Income Sees Modest Growth in June, Consumer Spending Edges Upward Amid Shifting Economic Currents
The U.S. economy continued its intricate dance in June, with personal income registering a modest increase of $54.9 billion, or 0.2 percent at a monthly rate. This uptick, as reported…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 30, 2026
- 66 views
U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Second Quarter of 2026 Amid Shifting Economic Dynamics
The U.S. economy exhibited a notable slowdown in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent, according to the…
