Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 9, 2026
- 85 views
U.S. Direct Investment Positions Show Significant Growth in 2024, Driven by European and Manufacturing Sectors
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement with the global marketplace, saw a substantial increase of $206.3 billion, reaching a total of…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 9, 2026
- 81 views
Navigating Florida Sales Tax Compliance for Service-Based Businesses in an Evolving Economic Landscape
The fiscal architecture of Florida is unique among the United States, primarily due to the absence of a state personal income tax. This structural reality places an immense weight on…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 9, 2026
- 148 views
Global Workforce of U.S. Multinational Enterprises Sees Slight Decline in 2023, While Investment and R&D Expenditures Rise
The worldwide employment figures for U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a marginal decrease of 0.4 percent in 2023, settling at 43.9 million workers. This represents a reduction from the revised…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 8, 2026
- 125 views
Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Increased 3.0 Percent in 2023 After Decreasing 2.1 Percent in 2022
Puerto Rico’s economy demonstrated a notable rebound in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) experiencing a robust increase of 3.0 percent. This marks a significant turnaround from the 2.1…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 8, 2026
- 74 views
Foreign-Owned Companies Bolster U.S. Workforce with 8.66 Million Jobs in 2023, Contributing Significantly to Economic Output
The U.S. economy continued to benefit from the significant presence of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) in 2023, as their majority-owned U.S. affiliates employed a record 8.66 million workers. This figure…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 8, 2026
- 87 views
Navigating the Complex Landscape of E-Commerce Sales Tax on Discounts Gift Cards and Promotional Incentives
The fundamental principle governing sales tax in the United States dictates that tax is generally applied to the gross sales price of a product or a taxable service. However, as…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 8, 2026
- 90 views
Navigating the Complexities of Sales Tax Compliance in the Global Health and Beauty Sector
The health and beauty industry is currently undergoing a period of unprecedented digital transformation and regulatory scrutiny, as brands transition from traditional retail models to sophisticated direct-to-consumer (DTC) and subscription-based…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 8, 2026
- 88 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows Significantly in Third Quarter of 2025, Driven by Income Flows and Services
Washington D.C. – The United States witnessed a notable improvement in its international economic standing during the third quarter of 2025, as the current-account deficit contracted by $22.8 billion, or…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 7, 2026
- 80 views
Essential Sales Tax Compliance Strategies for Businesses Navigating the 2026 Fiscal Landscape
As the global economy enters the first quarter of 2026, corporate accounting departments and small business owners alike are facing what tax professionals describe as the most complex regulatory "perfect…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 7, 2026
- 107 views
The U.S. Net International Investment Position Reaches a Negative $27.61 Trillion in Q3 2025
The United States’ net international investment position, a critical indicator of the nation’s financial standing with the rest of the world, registered a deficit of $27.61 trillion at the close…
