New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Sparks Fierce Debate as Notification Letters Go Out
New York City is navigating a significant fiscal policy shift with the rollout of its new pied-à-terre tax, a levy targeting luxury second homes owned by wealthy individuals. Mayor Zohran…
Minnesota Man Convicted of Threatening Former Supervisor and Her Family After Termination
A jury has convicted Godwin Obot, 44, of Minnesota, of three counts of threatening a federal employee, following a four-day trial in Cleveland. Obot was found guilty of issuing death…
New Federal Rules Restrict Student Loans for Low-Earning Degree Programs
New regulations enacted by the Trump administration will prohibit students from accessing federal loans for degrees and certifications projected to yield low incomes upon graduation. This policy change, finalized by…
Earning Conviction: The Practice That Redirects Leaders from Exhausted to Unshakable
A pervasive, yet often unacknowledged, struggle is gripping the upper echelons of Corporate America. Despite possessing impeccable credentials, a history of achieving ambitious goals, and a resume adorned with prestigious…
CBIZ, Inc. Launches CBIZ Retirement Advantage PEP to Streamline Retirement Plan Administration for Middle-Market Businesses
CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a prominent national professional services advisor, has officially launched the CBIZ Retirement Advantage Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). This innovative retirement solution is meticulously designed to address…
Illinois’s Landmark Cryptocurrency Tax Faces Constitutional Challenge from Digital Commerce Industry
Illinois’s pioneering tax on cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, enacted by Governor JB Pritzker last month, is now confronting a significant legal hurdle. The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a prominent…
New York City Initiates Non-Primary Residence Property Surcharge Notifications
New York City has commenced the mailing of official notices to property owners who may be subject to a newly proposed tax on non-primary residences. This significant fiscal measure, aimed…
Illinois’s New Digital Asset Tax Act Faces Dual Challenges: Administrative Headaches and Constitutional Questions
Illinois is on the cusp of introducing a novel tax on digital asset services, a move that, while intended to capture a growing sector of the economy, is already generating…
Navigating the Dual Pressures of Volatile Fuel Markets and a Looming "Silver Tsunami" in Motor Fuel Excise Tax Compliance
Tax teams tasked with motor fuel excise compliance are currently confronting a formidable dual challenge, facing immense pressure from both unpredictable market fluctuations and a significant demographic shift within their…
The Tax Court’s Ruling in Mirch TC Memo 2025-128 Highlights the Rigorous Standards for Real Estate Professional Status
In a recent development that underscores the stringent requirements for taxpayers seeking to classify their rental real estate activities as non-passive for tax purposes, the Tax Court has issued a…

















