Taxes February 18, 2026
White House Floats New Taxes to Boost U.S. Shipbuilding
The Trump administration's plan includes fees on foreign-built commercial vessels, as well as a tax on imports at land ports of entry.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Washington Governor Says Income Tax Proposal on Millionaires a ‘Good Start,’ But Wants More Tax Relief
Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday that the current legislation to impose a state income tax on millionaires is a "good start," but called on lawmakers to devote more of the revenue to direct tax breaks and relief for residents.
Taxes February 17, 2026
Guide to New Tourist Taxes and Fees for U.S. Travelers in 2026
In 2026, travel costs will increase due to new tourist taxes and fees implemented globally to manage crowds and benefit local areas.
Taxes February 17, 2026
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Mulls Property Tax Hike, Pushes Governor to Tax the Wealthy
Mamdani is expected to propose raising property taxes to balance the city budget on Tuesday, in the face of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s continued resistance to raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Taxes February 17, 2026
‘Millionaires Tax’ Clears Washington Senate
The legislation, which now heads to the state's House for consideration, would levy a 9.9% tax on earnings over $1 million a year, and is estimated to bring in about $3.5 billion annually.
Taxes February 17, 2026
UCLA Wins 24th Annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition
Eighty-four student teams competed in a nationwide challenge featuring real-world tax strategy simulations designed to help prepare the next generation of tax leaders.
Taxes February 17, 2026
Trump’s Tax Rules Still Unclear to U.S. Clean-Energy Industry
The Trump administration’s interim guidance on clean energy tax credits released Thursday offered some relief to the industry by laying out a manageable path for new projects. But, it still left investors uncertain.
Technology February 16, 2026
The Decline of Human Intelligence in Tax Strategy: Is AI Replacing Smart Accountants?
While the industry is obsessed with how artificial intelligence will automate tax preparation, it is ignoring a much larger crisis: the decline of human intelligence in tax strategy.
Taxes February 16, 2026
Massachusetts Lawmakers Urged to ‘Opt Out’ of New Federal Tax Policies
Gov. Maura Healey has proposed delaying implementation until next year of what she described as the five “most costliest” changes in the federal tax code created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes February 16, 2026
Column: Another ‘Millionaires Tax’ Finds Seattle is Far Richer Than Anyone Knew
The city’s new social housing tax, levied on lofty pay packages to pay for public housing, was due Jan. 31. The startling news was that it blew the projections out of the water.
Taxes February 13, 2026
IRS Issues Guidance on Prohibited Foreign Entity Restrictions for Energy Tax Credits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced comprehensive foreign entity of concern rules forbidding prohibited foreign entities from claiming clean energy tax credits.
Taxes February 12, 2026
Senate Votes to Overturn D.C. Tax Decoupling, as Locals Push Back
The Senate passed a joint resolution on Thursday blocking changes to the District of Columbia’s tax code, which will now head to President Donald Trump’s desk.