The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for federal income tax deductions for state and local taxes (SALT), albeit temporarily. If you have high SALT expenses, the changes could significantly reduce your federal income tax liability. But it requires careful planning to maximize the benefits — and avoid potential traps that could […]
The landscape of college athletics is undergoing one of its most significant changes in decades. Following a series of high-profile legal actions, most notably House v. NCAA and Carter v. NCAA; the NCAA, universities, and players have reached a settlement agreement that will allow direct revenue sharing with student-athletes. This shift not only alters the […]
Today, many organizations rely on cloud-based tools to store and manage data. However, the costs to set up cloud computing services can be significant, and many business owners are unsure whether the implementation costs must be immediately expensed or capitalized. Changes made in recent years provide some much-needed clarity to the rules. Advantages of cloud […]
The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal benefit payments. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS and the Social Security Administration (SSA) will soon stop issuing paper checks. This transition is designed to increase efficiency, reduce fraud and lower administrative costs — but […]
With markets shifting rapidly and businesses needing to adapt at record speed to evolving consumer behavior, competitive intelligence platforms have become essential for: (1) detecting early market signals, (2) identifying emerging trends, and (3) equipping organizations with the information they need to make critical data-driven decisions. The value of shared, reliable data cannot be overstated. […]
For some time, President Trump and the GOP have had their sights on repealing many of the tax incentives created or enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With the enactment of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), they’ve made progress toward accomplishing that goal. Here’s a closer look at some of the individual-related […]
A new conversation on music licensing is playing out on Capitol Hill, sparked by concerns from music licensees raised in early 2024. At the heart of the issue is the evolving role of performance rights organizations, or PROs—specifically, how they’re managing the influx of new members such as songwriters, composers, and music publishers, and the […]
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes, among many other things, numerous provisions that can affect an individual’s taxes. The new law makes some changes to existing tax breaks that will be significant to many, but not all, taxpayers. It also creates new breaks that, again, will be significant to certain taxpayers. Finally, it […]
When the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, employers were handed a considerable task. You and your leadership team must sort through the law’s many provisions and determine just how they affect your organization. As you may be discovering, doing so isn’t easy. For example, the OBBBA grants eligible […]
There are numerous factors to consider when you decide to pull up roots and relocate to another state. Your estate plan likely isn’t top of mind, but it’s wise to review and update it when you move across state lines. Let’s take a closer look at a few areas you should consider as you reexamine […]
By Lucas LaChance | As consumer behavior has shifted toward subscription-based convenience, nonprofits have a chance to rethink how they engage supporters.
In accrual-basis accounting, timing is everything. One core principle of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the matching concept, which requires organizations to recognize expenses in the same period as the revenue they help generate. Prepaid expenses — payments made for goods or services before they’re used — must be handled carefully to conform […]