Increased complexity has become the norm in the world of tax. From the passage of tax reform to new legislation allowing states to levy taxes on remote sales, tax executives have had to flex their agility to steer their companies through a multitude of challenges. Looking ahead, tax executives predict that disruption and change will not only continue but accelerate. Tax executives are up to the challenge, focused on managing their total tax liability, and transforming their operations to adapt to whatever lies ahead.
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In this podcast, two industry experts discuss how boards’ oversight of data governance within their organizations is changing to meet the opportunities and risk in the rapidly evolving digital space in which organizations are conducting their business. The key takeaways:
As an uncertain business environment persists, board directors face multiple obstacles: new regulatory changes, issues related to globalization and digital acceleration, the rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors being linked to company performance, and more. They are also grappling with the expanding roles and responsibilities. This survey explores the strategies public company boards of directors are considering, including how they plan to pursue growth and increase transparency around strategic shifts.
Protect your organization against cybersecurity. Be cyber smart and learn more about combatting ransomware in the time of COVID-19, how cybersecurity continues to be a top issue for retirement plans, and how to assess the gaps in your cyber coverage and reduce your exposure.
Municipal bonds had a turbulent third quarter. But did the sharp rise in yields (and corresponding drop in prices) cause investors to overreact?
Are family businesses really more resilient, agile, and adaptable than other business types? And, if so, have they been able to tackle the challenges of COVID-19 better than most and, perhaps, emerged even stronger? In this report learn how family businesses across the world are mastering a comeback in their businesses and triumphing over COVID-19 to help lead a global economic recovery. The insights revealed are instructive for family firms of all sizes, sectors, and operating models.
How can investors navigate the turbulent waters of municipal-bond credit-risk spread? The answer may be: “Wait and see.”
This first national study explores the topic of family philanthropy through the family office including opportunities and challenges, perspectives and experiences of practitioners and family members with the family office structure. This is a collaborative project of the National Center for Family Philanthropy, Threshold Group, and FOX.
For decades, Delaware has led as an innovative and flexible jurisdiction for establishing and administering personal trusts. There are five reasons to explore the First State as the premier location for your new or existing trust—even if you don’t reside in the state. Delaware is also a leader in providing “directed trusts,” which enable families to benefit from a trust without giving up control.
Charitable planning can be an important part not only of managing income and estate taxes, but of engaging the family and strengthening family values. Adding in a multigenerational component can make it even more meaningful and compelling. Just as every family is unique, so is the philanthropic approach where communication is key and there is more than one way to involve a family in philanthropy.