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The United States cryptocurrency regulatory landscape has undergone its most dramatic transformation in history. The signing of the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025 — the first comprehensive federal crypto statute ever enacted — marks a before-and-after moment for American digital asset law.

Recent federal legislation has permanently extended the historically high unified exemption amount for federal estate and gift tax purposes. The current exemption of $13.99 million per individual remains in place through December 31, 2025...

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Iowa Legislature approved one of the most significant overhauls of Iowa’s property tax and local government finance system in the state’s history.

The Investment Company Institute, the trade association representing more than $45 trillion in assets across mutual funds, ETFs, and other fund structures, has filed a comment letter with the United States Treasury...

The IRS has intensified scrutiny of partnership basis-shifting transactions that manipulate inside and outside basis rules to generate tax savings. While recent regulations were withdrawn under the Trump Administration, the agency maintains its position through Rev. Rul. 2024-14, which identifies three transaction types that fail the economic substance doctrine.

California's Proposition 40 would impose a one-time excise tax of up to 5 percent on billionaires' worldwide net worth, measured as of December 31, 2026, but based on residency as of January 1, 2026. The measure faces significant legal challenges and could be nullified by competing ballot initiatives that have also qualified for the November 2026 ballot.

Selling an S corporation involves complex tax and legal considerations that can significantly impact after-tax proceeds. This comprehensive analysis examines stock sales versus asset sales, IRC Section 338(h)(10) elections, F reorganizations, and other transaction structures, revealing how different approaches affect both sellers and buyers through detailed tax modeling and strategic planning insights.

On Sept. 10, 2026, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) held its second Interested Parties Meeting to discuss proposed emergency regulations implementing state Senate Bill 122...

The U.S. Federal Estate Tax Unified Credit (the "Credit"), which allowed individuals to leave up to $13,990,000 to their non-spouse heirs federal estate tax free...

New York City's Pied-à-Terre Tax Law has created uncertainty for homeowners following the Department of Finance's adoption of final rules and mailing of thousands of surcharge notification letters. This comprehensive analysis examines the tax's application to residential properties, clarifies common scenarios involving trusts and business entities, and provides guidance on exemption qualifications and appeal procedures before the October 6, 2026 deadline.