1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (348+ words) The message from the webinar was clear. Institutions don't need to be in financial distress to start this conversation. Three key takeaways emerged. Higher education mergers work better when leaders can articulate a strong reason for pursuing a strategic partnership…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (493+ words) Financial services institutions have long invested in software and technology to facilitate business operations and serve customers. In recent years, that investment has increasingly incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) in more meaningful ways. These AI investments are helping companies develop software,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (734+ words) Forvis Mazars US This article will explore the results from the five polling questions, along with a breakdown of responses, and strategies to consider on these critical issues. Where is your organization today in its manufacturing digital transformation journey? The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (364+ words) Forvis Mazars US Notice 2025-42 (the Notice) was issued in August of last year, providing updated guidance to determine the beginning of construction (BOC) date for clean energy credits under Sections 45 Y and 48 E. Beginning July 4, 2026, the Notice essentially removed (with some…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (365+ words) Insight from Forvis Mazars: This opportunity may not always be around. A key element of this planning opportunity is the historically high federal estate tax exemption currently offered. As exemption amounts and tax laws continually change, those who act early…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (370+ words) While CMS frames this as a workforce expansion and personal responsibility policy, the downstream effects will be felt acutely by hospitals and health systems through coverage losses and increased administrative burden, emergency department (ED) utilization, and financial pressure. States must…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago  (461+ words) Forvis Mazars US - Eight years after the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), pass-through entity taxes (PTETs) are becoming the norm in most states. - Nonetheless, state differences and complications for PTET elections persist. - Minnesota extended its PTET…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (947+ words) Forvis Mazars US Here is a look at recent tax-related happenings on the Hill, including an executive order aiming to strengthen U. S. customs enforcement. Lately on the Hill Secretary Bessent Testifies at Senate Finance Committee Hearing On June 3, 2026, Sens. Ron Wyden…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (265+ words) After much discussion and public debate, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the fiscal year 2027 state budget on May 28, 2026, which implements the so-called "pied--terre " surcharge on New York City homes not considered primary residences that exceed a certain value....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (363+ words) When a critical vendor shares its latest System and Organization Controls (SOC) Report, it opens up an important window into a shared security ecosystem. It may be easy to file the report away and assume the vendor's controls are covered....