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How Data and Analytics Can Unlock Profit in Cost Centers

How Data and Analytics Can Unlock Profit in Cost Centers

Simple risk mitigation and defensive posturing in a manner consistent with traditional cost centers will no longer cut it.

By Vincent Ryan | July 29, 2021

Bernie Sanders Introduces Plans for Wall Street Speculation Tax

Bernie Sanders Introduces Plans for Wall Street Speculation Tax

The tax would generate up to $2.4 trillion in over 10 years.

By Lauren Muskett | May 23, 2019

Tax Compliance Toughens for Intercompany Transactions

Tax Compliance Toughens for Intercompany Transactions

Many U.S. companies are still making the internal process changes needed to comply with the OECD's base erosion and profit shifting project.

By Therese Tucker | May 23, 2017

Trump’s Tax Cuts Would Offset Interest-Rate Hikes

Trump’s Tax Cuts Would Offset Interest-Rate Hikes

A lower corporate tax rate would not only raise net income after taxes, it could also increase a company's borrowing capacity.

By William Fink | May 22, 2017

The Great Wealth Transfer is Here … Now What?

The Great Wealth Transfer is Here … Now What?

A massive migration of assets from the baby boomers will have a dramatic impact in virtually every industry.

By Brian Peccarelli | May 8, 2017

The New World of the R&D Tax Credit

The New World of the R&D Tax Credit

Big changes in the R&D tax credit spawn major savings for small businesses and startups.

By Dean Zerbe | April 13, 2017

The Great Divide

The Great Divide

How much do you know about state corporate income taxes? Take our quiz.

By CFO Staff | April 10, 2017

Bullish on Sales, Retail CFOs Face Border Showdown

Bullish on Sales, Retail CFOs Face Border Showdown

A big tax break would boost the industry, while a border tax could hit many retailers hard.

By David Katz | March 23, 2017

What CFOs Need to Know About Corporate Tax Planning

What CFOs Need to Know About Corporate Tax Planning

There are a lot of ongoing issues regarding tax policy that today’s finance chiefs are juggling.

By | March 4, 2017

Raids Escalate Caterpillar Tax Dispute With U.S.

Raids Escalate Caterpillar Tax Dispute With U.S.

U.S. authorities executed search warrants at Caterpillar facilities as part of a probe of the company's shifting of corporate profits to a Swiss subsidiary.

By Matthew Heller | March 3, 2017

Radical Changes Needed in Border-Adjusted Tax Plan

Radical Changes Needed in Border-Adjusted Tax Plan

The World Trade Organization would likely reject the Republican tax blueprint provision.

By Nate Smith | March 1, 2017

Repatriating Cash in a Territorial Tax System

Repatriating Cash in a Territorial Tax System

For now, companies are in a quandary as they wait for clarity about how to prepare for a territorial tax system.

By John Kelleher and Howard Wagner | March 1, 2017

Federal Tax Reform Could Have Big Effect on States

Federal Tax Reform Could Have Big Effect on States

While the outlook is unclear, sitting back and waiting to see how things unfold is not a winning strategy.

By Larry Cusack | February 28, 2017

United Profit Falls 52% But Beats Estimates

United Profit Falls 52% But Beats Estimates

The airline also reported that unit revenue outperformed its initial guidance, another indication that the industry's revenue outlook is improving.

By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2017

Low Effective Tax Rates Don’t Signal Excess Risk: Study

Low Effective Tax Rates Don’t Signal Excess Risk: Study

Contrary to common opinion, there's no evidence that a low effective tax rate is a sign of risky corporate management.

By David McCann | January 10, 2017