Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 26, 2026
- 44 views
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in July Driven by Increased Imports and Decreased Exports
The United States experienced a significant widening of its trade deficit in July, reaching $88.6 billion, a substantial increase of $17.4 billion from the revised $71.2 billion deficit recorded in…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 25, 2026
- 55 views
TaxJar vs. Anrok: A Strategic Comparison of Modern Sales Tax Compliance Platforms for E-commerce and SaaS
The selection of a sales tax compliance platform has evolved from a back-office administrative task into a critical strategic decision for digital and multichannel enterprises. As of late 2026, the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 25, 2026
- 50 views
U.S. Economy Shows Moderation in Second Quarter Growth, Revised Data Reveals
The U.S. economy experienced a moderation in its growth trajectory during the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent,…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 25, 2026
- 34 views
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Food and Beverage Sales Tax Compliance in 2026
The most significant sales tax risk currently facing food and beverage (F&B) retailers is not an overt failure to file, but a subtle, systemic error residing within product catalogs: the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 25, 2026
- 54 views
U.S. Personal Income Sees Modest Growth in July, Disposable Income Outpaces Spending
Personal income in the United States experienced a notable increase in July, climbing by $115.1 billion, or 0.4 percent on a monthly basis, according to the latest estimates from the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- September 24, 2026
- 41 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens Significantly in Second Quarter of 2026, Driven by Goods Trade
The U.S. current-account deficit, a key measure of a nation’s international economic transactions, expanded by $33.4 billion, or 15.7 percent, to reach $246.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026.…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 23, 2026
- 33 views
Navigating Sales Tax Delinquency: A Comprehensive Guide to Filing Past Due Returns and Ensuring Compliance in a Complex Regulatory Environment
The landscape of American commerce has shifted dramatically over the past decade, leaving many small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggling to keep pace with evolving sales tax obligations. In an…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 23, 2026
- 59 views
Sales Tax on Textbooks: A Comprehensive State-by-State Guide to Educational Exemptions
The cost of higher education in the United States has long been a subject of intense economic and political debate, but while tuition rates often dominate the conversation, the ancillary…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 22, 2026
- 39 views
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Digital Sales Tax SaaS Digital Goods and the AI Frontier
The rapid expansion of the digital economy has created a significant disconnect between modern business models and the century-old tax frameworks designed for physical commerce. As of August 2026, the…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- September 21, 2026
- 41 views
TaxJar vs. Numeral Choosing the Right Sales Tax Automation Tool for Your E-commerce Growth
The landscape of American e-commerce taxation underwent a seismic shift in 2018 following the Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. This ruling granted states the authority to…
