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Delaware has enacted House Bill 400, which increases various annual taxes and filing fees imposed on business entities formed or registered in the state. The legislation was signed by the Governor on May 21, 2026, with certain annual tax increases effective retroactively to January 1, 2026, and most other filing fee changes effective as of…
On July 2, 2026, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims decided Keysight Technologies, Inc. v. United States, No. 25-137, holding that the Treasury Department exceeded its statutory authority when it issued a regulation governing the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) regime. Days later, on July 10, the deadline passed for taxpayers to file protective refund…
Franchise auto dealerships experienced an unusual period of profitability between 2020 and 2023, driven by supply constraints, shifting consumer demand and changing market dynamics. While many operating metrics have since moved closer to historical norms, the industry’s pandemic-era performance continues to influence how dealerships are valued today. The unusually strong earnings generated during that period…
Few accounting judgments can have a greater impact on reported earnings, and yet be more dependent on uncertainty, than the assessment of a valuation allowance. Tough questions are answered more easily when frameworks, benchmarks and tests provide a clear path to a conclusion. Yet some of the most important accounting issues arise in areas where…
For employee benefit plans (EBPs) and labor organizations, implementing controls that are both practical and responsive to their unique risk profiles is key. A well-designed control environment can help organizations manage risk while supporting compliance and operational objectives. Balancing Preventive and Detective Controls A well-designed control environment includes a mix of preventive and detective controls:…
New York is expanding access to agricultural tax incentives and related programs for licensed cannabis cultivators through recent legislative changes. As a result, qualifying growers may now be able to take advantage of benefits ranging from property tax relief and refundable investment tax credits to workforce, redevelopment and energy-efficiency incentives. Understanding how these programs work…
