5 Common Azure Security Gaps and How to Close Them

By Allison Katz

Migrating to Azure brings powerful advantages, but also new security challenges. Often, with the switch to the cloud, there are overlooked settings, over-permissioned accounts and misconfigurations that can quietly expose your environment to threats. By understanding the following risks and taking proactive steps, you can strengthen your security posture and minimize vulnerabilities before they become…

House Ways and Means Committee Issues Warning to France Over DST Increase

By Allison Katz

As French lawmakers consider raising their Digital Services Tax (DST) rate from 3% to 6%,the House Ways and Means Committee has issued a statement warning that the U.S. may take aggressive retaliatory actions if the increase is enacted. France’s DST primarily targets large digital service companies, which are predominantly U.S. companies. While the committee’s statement…

Tracking Vendor Information for 1099

By Krysten Hambrook

Each year businesses are beginning to file more and more 1099 forms. After the implementation of the Taxpayer First Act of 2019, which lowered the mandatory e-file threshold for information returns from 250 to 10 or more forms (aggregated across all types) the number of forms filed with the IRS are estimated to be in…

Withum’s Houston Office Hosts a Magical Open House  

By Ruby Castaneda

Withum hosted an exclusive Open House at its Houston, TX, office located at 5847 San Felipe Street, Suite 2600, on November 12, 2025, for an evening of celebration and connection. More than 150 guests—Withum partners and team members, clients, community partners, business leaders, and friends—gathered to explore the rebranded office and toast to Withum’s entrance…

DAOs Explained: Opportunities and Risks

By Allison Katz

A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) is a user-governed community that operates on blockchain technology. It’s a place where everyone is in charge and decisions are made together, like in a co-op, rather than by a boss. A DAO typically has a shared wallet (think of it as a group bank account or treasury) and people…

Massachusetts Live Theater Tax Credit Program Releases Cost Accounting Report Information

By Allison Katz

The Massachusetts Live Theater Tax Credit Program was created to strengthen the state’s performing arts sector and boost local economic activity. By offering financial incentives to eligible theater companies, the program encourages productions to take place in Massachusetts, supporting jobs, tourism, and cultural enrichment. This initiative reflects the state’s commitment to fostering creativity while driving…

Improving Operations With AI in Healthcare: Start Small, Think Big

By Allison Katz

AI in the healthcare industry is no longer a futuristic idea. It is already reshaping how mid-market organizations work, especially behind the scenes. What many don’t realize is that the most immediate benefits of AI in healthcare are not found in clinical decision-making, but in the back office: billing, HR, compliance and scheduling, where inefficiency…