Posted by Jamie Studer and Alane Boffa The 2021 tax year saw many of the same regulations extended from 2020. However, things are different this year. Regulations governing 2022 will resemble those more in line with pre-pandemic times, as many of the provisions from the CARES Act of 2020 expired...
Read MoreSales and use taxes have been building in importance in the years since economic nexus thresholds were established in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. in 2018 — making it vital for businesses to have a handle on this area of taxation. And there is no better time to assess your sales and use tax...
Read MoreAt this year’s fall Cohen & Company CPE Day, there was a special feeling in the air as our colleagues, peers and friends came together live and in person to learn from our presenters and each other about a variety of issues for their businesses. Below are some of the highlights from the day. 1....
Read MoreOn September 9, 2022, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania granted relief to Online Merchants Guild, a trade association composed of independent e-commerce businesses, for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) merchants. The ruling — stating that non-Pennsylvania businesses selling merchandise through...
Read MoreOn November 2, 2022, the SEC proposed significant amendments to the liquidity risk management framework, including proposals to require swing pricing and additional public reporting. The SEC’s intent of the proposed rules is to enhance liquidity within open-end funds, excluding money market funds...
Read MoreAs the ETF industry continues to grow and evolve, it’s important for service providers to continue to innovate, so they can best serve their clients. Camille Clemons recently spoke with Douglas Yones, head of exchange traded products at the New York Stock Exchange, on “The Inside ETFs Podcast.”...
Read MoreMaryland’s 2021 digital advertising tax — the first of its kind in the U.S. — was poised to raise an estimated $250 million annually by taxing corporations like Google and Facebook for selling online ads. However, the tax would apply to corporations of all sizes, with the rate of tax increasing as a...
Read MoreIn today’s world, the ability to obtain clear, relevant and timely information is crucial to making informed decisions. This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its push to modernize shareholder reporting for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), also known as...
Read MoreAfter two years of virtual Cohen Client Conference experiences, we were able to reunite in person this year in Nashville, Tennessee, allowing us to learn and connect in an interactive environment that can’t truly be replicated virtually. The group represented registered funds, investment advisers,...
Read MorePrivate equity funds face an ever-changing landscape of government regulations, social agendas and investor sentiment. Only one thing is certain — you can’t be certain of anything. To effectively manage in today’s environment while having an investment platform that can attract capital tomorrow,...
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