Lana Rhoades
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- February 28, 2026
- 112 views
Navigating the Evolution of Wisconsin Sales Tax for Service-Based Businesses and the Shift Toward Consumption-Based Revenue Models
As the United States continues its decades-long transition from a manufacturing-heavy economy to one dominated by the service sector, state tax authorities are recalibrating their revenue collection strategies to reflect…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- February 28, 2026
- 179 views
Foreign-Owned Companies Boost U.S. Employment and Economic Contribution in 2023
The United States witnessed a notable increase in employment and economic output driven by majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) in 2023. These entities, which represent significant investments…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- February 28, 2026
- 132 views
Multi-Channel E-commerce Compliance: The Critical Oversight in Sales Tax Nexus Management
The rapid expansion of the digital marketplace has introduced a complex web of regulatory requirements for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As businesses transition from single-channel operations to multi-channel strategies,…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- February 28, 2026
- 110 views
Navigating the 2026 Sales Tax Landscape A Comprehensive Guide to Compliance for Modern Enterprises
The month of January has historically represented a period of transition for corporate finance departments, marking the shift from the high-volume transaction period of the holiday season to the rigorous…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- February 28, 2026
- 116 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows in Q3 2025 Driven by Income Flows and Services Surplus
The United States’ current-account deficit experienced a significant contraction in the third quarter of 2025, shrinking by $22.8 billion, or 9.2 percent, to $226.4 billion. This narrowing, as reported by…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- February 27, 2026
- 138 views
The Sunset of Vendor Discounts: How 2026 State Policy Changes Are Reshaping Corporate Sales Tax Compliance
For nearly a century, a quiet administrative agreement has underpinned the relationship between state revenue departments and the American business community. Known variously as vendor discounts, collection allowances, or service…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- February 27, 2026
- 121 views
The U.S. Net International Investment Position Declined to a Negative $27.61 Trillion in the Third Quarter of 2025
The United States’ net international investment position, a key indicator of its financial standing with the rest of the world, deteriorated to a record negative $27.61 trillion at the close…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- February 27, 2026
- 121 views
Comprehensive Guide to State Sales Tax Compliance and March 2026 Filing Deadlines for Multi-State Retailers
The fiscal landscape for e-commerce entities and brick-and-mortar businesses operating across state lines faces a significant set of deadlines in March 2026, as tax authorities across the United States enforce…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- February 27, 2026
- 145 views
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Widens in December 2025 Amidst Shifting Global Economic Dynamics
The United States experienced a significant widening of its trade deficit in goods and services in December 2025, reaching $70.3 billion. This figure represents a substantial increase of $17.3 billion…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- February 27, 2026
- 110 views
U.S. Economy Shows Broad-Based Growth Across States in Q3 2025, Driven by Key Industries and Rising Personal Incomes
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its comprehensive third-quarter 2025 (July, August, and September) statistics on gross domestic product (GDP) and personal income for all 50 states…
