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The 2026 Thomson Reuters Global Trade Report reveals that tariff volatility has fundamentally reshaped the trade landscape, with supply chain concerns doubling year-over-year as … The post 2026’s supply chain challenge: Confronting complexity and disruption in global trade appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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Assessment limits are not sound tax policy. While well-intended, with hopes of preventing owners from being “taxed out of their homes,” the tax shifts, lock-in effects, and housing supply issues created by assessment limits make housing affordability worse.

Formulary apportionment, global tax harmonization, and broad tax increases on services all face design, implementation, and economic barriers. When designing tax systems, policymakers should focus on doing the basic things well and avoid harmful policies that could stunt growth.

The tariffs now in effect threaten to offset much of the GDP growth from the tax cuts, while falling short of paying for them.

Denmark (55.9 percent), France (55.4 percent), and Austria (55 percent) levy the highest top personal income tax rates in Europe.

The Trump tariffs are the largest US tax increase as a percent of GDP since 1993 and amount to an average tax increase per US household of $1,500 in 2026.

This issue has become a focus of debate among traders, advisors, and tax professionals because many broker‑dealers are reporting spot Bitcoin ETP transactions as securities on Form 1099‑B and subjecting losses to wash‑sale (WS) adjustments, while a grantor‑trust look‑through analysis treats these products as ownership of Bitcoin property, for which wash‑sale rules should not apply. […]

Updated for the 2025 tax year Estimated tax payments remain a critical compliance issue for active traders and investors. Missing or underpaying the Q4 estimated tax payment due January 15, 2026, can trigger IRS penalties and interest—even if you ultimately receive a refund when you file your return. Consider prepaying state estimated taxes before year-end […]

New Hampshire is one of the few states with no personal income tax, making it attractive for traders. However, the state imposes two separate business taxes: the Business Profits Tax (BPT) and the Business Enterprise Tax (BET). Traders with Trader Tax Status (TTS)—especially those using Section 475 mark-to-market (MTM)—need to understand whether these state taxes […]

What is Loyalty Tax? Firstly, it’s important to note that Loyalty Tax has absolutely nothing to do with the ATO. Loyalty tax is a sneaky, underhanded way that companies extract money from all of us. Fortunately, loyalty tax is avoidable. Some of the most well-known and trusted companies in Australia apply a loyalty tax against […] The post What is Loyalty Tax and How to Avoid Paying It appeared first on Etax - Your Tax Return Online.

Key Takeaways Finding and consolidating your lost super could significantly boost your retirement savings: Millions of Australians have more than one superannuation account (super fund). That can mean paying more fees leading to less superannuation for your retirement. The good news is that, these days, it’s easy to find lost superannuation accounts and combine them […] The post Find Lost Super – How to track down your superannuation and boost your retirement savings appeared first on Etax - Your Tax Return Online.

Could you retire at 40 instead of 67? If you follow a version of the FIRE strategy, it can be possible, but the price is high! What is the FIRE Movement? The FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) challenges the traditional notion of working until 67 by encouraging people to save and invest aggressively to […] The post Exploring the FIRE Movement: A journey to financial freedom in Australia appeared first on Etax - Your Tax Return Online.

If your mind is full of goals but they all seem so overwhelming that you keep putting them off, this article is for you. We look at how you can achieve more by aiming for less. The post 3 Achievable Financial Goals to Set Each Year appeared first on Etax - Your Tax Return Online.

When you’re weighing up the contractor vs employee career route, you’re not just choosing a job title, you’re shaping your lifestyle, income strategy, and long-term career path. In this guide, we explore the trade-offs between employment and contracting, giving you a clear outline of each structure, along with real-world examples. The post Contractor vs Employee: Which is best for you? appeared first on Etax - Your Tax Return Online.