Blue J and CPA.com Launch Academic Access Program to Equip Future Tax Professionals with AI-Powered Research Skills

The landscape of tax law is in a perpetual state of flux, a dynamic environment that frequently outpaces the ability of academic curricula to remain current. Recognizing this critical challenge,…

The Paradoxical Housing Market: Starts Surge Amidst Permit Slump, Offering a Glimpse into Construction’s Uneven Recovery

The recent housing market data presents a seemingly contradictory picture: housing starts have surged past expectations, driven by a significant uptick in multifamily construction, while housing permits, a key indicator…

The 250-Year Evolution of the U.S. Federal Tax System: From Tariffs to a Progressive Income Tax

The landscape of American taxation has undergone a profound transformation over the past two and a half centuries, mirroring the nation’s own growth from a nascent republic to a global…

Union Home Mortgage Acquires AmeriTrust Mortgage, Significantly Expanding Non-Qualified Mortgage Presence Amidst Industry Consolidation

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has successfully completed the acquisition of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal finalized within an accelerated 45-day timeframe. This strategic move significantly bolsters UHM’s…

Navigating Mileage Reimbursement: Understanding the Latest 2026 IRS Rates and Their Implications for Businesses

Business owners frequently face the operational reality of needing employees to use personal vehicles for company-related tasks, from delivering critical documents and picking up supplies to attending client meetings or…

North American Trade at a Crossroads: USMCA’s Crucial 2026 Review Looms Amidst Calls for Stability and Renegotiation Threats

As the United States, Mexico, and Canada approach the first formal review deadline for the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this July, policymakers face a straightforward choice that could define the economic…

June Housing Starts Show Mixed Signals: Multifamily Surges While Future Supply Indicators Soften

Residential construction activity experienced a notable surge in June, driven almost entirely by a substantial increase in multifamily housing projects. However, this positive headline obscures a more nuanced reality for…

U.S. Direct Investment Positions Show Robust Growth in 2024, Driven by European Markets and Manufacturing Sector

The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement internationally, experienced a significant surge in 2024, reaching a total of $6.83 trillion. This represents…

The Enduring Legacy of Alcohol Taxation: How America’s 250th Anniversary Highlights a Centuries-Old Fiscal Tradition

As Chicago and the nation commemorate the significant milestone of America’s 250th anniversary, marked by the quintessential celebrations of fireworks, barbecues, and cold beer, many revelers might be surprised to…

Homeowner Alleges Years of Unfair Mortgage Servicing Practices by Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Leading to Foreclosure Threat and Financial Ruin

A New Jersey homeowner, Autumn M. Urling, has initiated legal proceedings against Newrez LLC, operating as Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, asserting that the company’s prolonged pattern of alleged unfair mortgage servicing…