It’s no secret that the opportunity zone (OZ) program has garnered tremendous attention from real estate developers and investors. Did you know it may hold even greater rewards for serial entrepreneurs, owners of existing improved commercial real estate and others investing in new or existing OZ-located businesses? The Treasury Department’s latest set of OZ regulations
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The inside of Walmart’s Intelligent Retail Lab in Levittown, New York, where the retailer is testing a slew of new technology. Source: Walmart Shares of retailers are tanking as they are seen as the biggest target in the new round of China tariffs. President Donald Trump abruptly ratcheted up the trade war with China Thursday,
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) holds up an example of the ‘postcard-sized’ form he wants people to use when filing their taxes during a markup session of the proposed GOP tax reform legislation in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill November 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. Getty Images The
What is “autopilot spending”? According to a new report by the Urban Institute, “Fiscal Democracy in the States: How Much Spending on Autopilot?“, this is spending that “is determined before governors propose or lawmakers negotiate a budget.” And according to their analysis, based on a high- and low-end estimate (that is, varying definitions of what
Many LGBTQ people struggle with money, same-sex parents are hit especially hard. Getty Seven in ten LGBTQ Americans say they are behind on saving for retirement. This statistic blows my mind as my recent post that talked about how married Gay Men and Lesbians made more on average than our straight counterparts. All the same, I’m not
D.A. IOU; broken LINX; fraudster to the stars; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Huntington, New York: Business owner Warren J. Krotz, 62, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Krotz owned and operated W. Krotz Enterprises Inc., a professional painting business, and admitted to evading both his individual and employment tax liabilities. From around
A interview with billionaire debt investor and founder of Oaktree Capital Management, Howard Marks. In this interview Howard discusses the six tenets of investing he uses at Oaktree to select investments. Howard also talks about risk, best financial decision he has made and gives advice for small investors. 📚 Books by Howard Marks and his
We do not get a lot of tax cases decided by the Supreme Court, so when we get one, it is worth examining — even if it appears to be a very narrow ruling based on somewhat unusual facts. Some trusts may be able to file claims for refunds based on the recent decision in
High-tax countries have increasingly raised concerns that corporate profits are shifted to low- or no-tax jurisdictions. According to a literature review by economist Nadine Riedel, the range of estimates for profit shifting by multinational businesses stretches from less than 5 percent to more than 30 percent of their income earned at high-tax affiliates being shifted
The surprise tariffs President Donald Trump announced Thursday against $300 billion or so of Chinese goods takes the trade dispute between the two countries to a new level, even though in dollar terms it doesn’t amount to a whole lot. The president’s announcement jolted markets, which had bounced back sharply off Wednesday’s disappointing Fed rate
On July 26, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) signed into law S.B. 523, “An Act to Make Various Clarifying and Administrative Changes to the Revenue Laws.” What the bill lacks in a catchy name, it makes up for with sound tax policy by expanding North Carolina’s sales tax base and creating consensus in divided
A new bill in Congress aims to give older Americans a tax break for setting aside money for medical expenses, a strategy many give up when they reach age 65. There would be a trade-off, however. Called the Health Savings for Seniors Act and introduced by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., and Jason Smith, R-Mo., the
Three carbon tax bills were introduced in Congress in the last week of July. The first, the Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019 (CAR Act), was introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in the Senate, and by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) in the House. The other two bills, the Stemming
Person Getty Smart, sensible and empowering. That’s how I describe – Trust Your Doctor, but Not That Much – Be Your Own Best Healthcare Advocate. Reina S. Weiner, the author of this new book, takes all of us on a journey to discover how to take control of our healthcare. She’s written a guide to
Woodbridge, New Jersey – April 26, 2015: A replica of the Back to the Future DeLorean is shown at a local car show Getty My daughter asked for a pair of throwback Nike sneakers this week to match her ringer tees and scrunchies. Not to be outdone, my son wants a DeLorean. It feels like
LBMC, an Accounting Today Top 100 Firm based outside Nashville, has acquired Think Data Insights, a company that provides data platforms and analytics solutions. More firms are upping their stake in analytics and other technology capabilities as the accounting industry becomes increasingly tech-enabled. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. LBMC’s offices in Brentwood,
An interview and Q&A with billionaire investor and founder of the world’s largest Hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, Ray Dalio. In this interview, Ray discusses his early life and career, including the path to starting his hedge fund Bridgewater Associates. Ray also talks about economic risks and how these have previously played out in the past.
Democratic presidential contenders divided sharply on Tuesday over whether middle-class taxes would have to increase to pay for a government-run health care system known as “Medicare for All.” Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren — two of the most ardent supporters of replacing private health coverage with government-sponsored care — have said that taxes for
Source: SmileDirectClub SmileDirectClub is bracing for a windfall of cash. The company, which provides invisible teeth-straightening devices, is looking to sell up to $1 billion in stock in an initial public offering, three people with knowledge of the matter said. SmileDirectClub is currently on file confidentially and aiming to flip its IPO prospectus to be
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