Tax season is here, and while the IRS opened its doors for 2025 returns on Jan. 26, with the familiar April 15 deadline intact, this year's filing experience is shaping up to be anything but routine. A perfect storm of workforce cuts, rushed new tax...
With 57 percent of public companies offering their workers employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), according to the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP), understanding how qualifying dispositions work is an essential skill.The concept refers to someone selling or otherwise “disposing” of equities, who sees...
When investors think about building a strong equity portfolio, U.S. stocks often dominate the conversation. The United States is home to many of the world’s most innovative, profitable and well-known companies, and has a history of delivering strong long-term returns. However, the United States is...
If you’re a high-income earner, generally defined as household incomes over $350,000, there are some key things you might want to keep in mind come tax season. Here are a few of the strategies to consider that not only maximize your financial benefits but also...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a competitive advantage; it has become a necessary infrastructure. Businesses now heavily rely on AI-powered systems, from automated customer service to predictive analytics and decision-making tools. These platforms are cloud-based and their reliance comes with growing concern of AI...
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the DC Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (HJRes 142) – After passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Council of the District of Columbia (DC)...
Companies that have assets on their balance sheet, but the values of those assets aren't accurately reflected are considered to have hidden value. As part of an investor's fundamental analysis of a potential investment, it looks at a company's financial statements, the state of the...
Whether you are an investor, an owner, or an internal financial analyst, understanding how the equity multiplier works and how to interpret it is a helpful skill.Defining the Equity MultiplierThe equity multiplier is a metric that tells the user what percentage of the company’s assets...
For private equity investors, 2026 is going to be a good year. Financing conditions are stabilizing, interest rates are decreasing, and valuations are beginning to reset. Further, these firms are moving to growth-at-any-cost strategies, deeper diligence, and more disciplined risk underwriting. Here’s a high-level look...
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR 6938) – This Act is one of the remaining budget bills to fund the government through Sept. 30, 2026. It includes funding for several agencies, including the Department of Commerce,...
Also known as a Senior Note, Senior Debt consists of a company's outstanding loans collateralized by the business' assets. As the name implies, Senior Debt holders are the first claimants of the business' cash flows and/or liquidated assets if that business defaults on its debt...