Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 2, 2026
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National Economic Growth Evident Across Most U.S. Counties in 2024, With Notable Regional Divergences
The U.S. economy demonstrated broad-based growth in 2024, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding in a significant majority of counties nationwide. According to the latest estimates released by the…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- August 2, 2026
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Comprehensive Guide to 2026 Sales Tax Holidays: State Schedules, Compliance Challenges, and Economic Impact for Retailers
As the 2026 fiscal year approaches, state legislatures across the United States have begun finalizing their annual sales tax holiday calendars, a move that offers significant relief to consumers but…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 2, 2026
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases 2024 State-Level Economic Data, Revealing Divergent Growth and Shifting Price Landscapes
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its comprehensive annual statistics for 2024, offering a detailed look at real personal consumption expenditures (PCE), real personal income, and regional…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- August 2, 2026
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Navigating the 2026 Global Tax Landscape: A Mid-Year Review of Evolving Compliance Standards and Digital Obligations
The first half of 2026 has fundamentally challenged the traditional corporate assumption that tax compliance is an annual or seasonal concern. For decades, businesses have operated under the premise that…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 2, 2026
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The U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes $696.7 Billion to GDP in 2024, Showing Resilience and Shifting Trends
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has unveiled its latest comprehensive report on the nation’s outdoor recreation economy, revealing a significant economic powerhouse that contributed $696.7 billion, or 2.4…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- August 1, 2026
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E-Commerce Businesses Face Mounting Sales Tax Challenges as Peak Retail Season Approaches in 2026
E-commerce businesses across the United States are entering the most lucrative yet administratively taxing period of the fiscal year as the second half of 2026 begins. With major retail events…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 1, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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…
