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Rev. Proc. 2026-25 provides a gift tax filing safe harbor for certain cash contributions by individual donors to Trump accounts.
Learn moreAI Changes the Speed, Not the Rules, of the Cybersecurity Game In our previous article, we outlined why traditional patching timelines no longer work in today’s threat environment. The recent Anthropic news about Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing makes the current topic very timely (Mythos is an advanced AI capable of thinking like an elite hacker and security engineer at the same time).
Learn moreDuring a routine internal audit, everything appeared to be in order. Reconciliations were completed on time. Approvals were present and documented. Reports were generated consistently. On the surface, the control environment reflected discipline and compliance exactly what auditors expect to see.
Learn moreAs the summer season approaches, June brings fresh energy and a bright focus on upcoming initiatives. RubinBrown is pleased to present this issue that highlights key updates, ongoing priorities, and notable developments shaping the months ahead.
Learn moreThe financial environment for Rural providers remains difficult, with nearly half experiencing negative margins and hundreds facing elevated closure risk due to operational and reimbursement pressures. In this setting, it’s increasingly important for rural CFOs not to treat Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting as a compliance task, but rather as a core component of financial strategy.
Learn more & registerFor years, organizations relied on a simple rule: patch critical vulnerabilities within 30 days, high-severity within 60, and medium within 90. That model no longer reflects reality, and continuing to follow it creates measurable business risk. Recent industry data shows attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in days, and in some cases, before a patch becomes available. Traditional patching timelines no longer function as a control. They represent a documented window of exposure.
Learn moreRecent New York State and New York City budget legislation introduces significant tax changes affecting businesses and individuals across multiple areas.
Learn moreRecent developments may support refund or abatement claims for certain tax penalties and interest tied to federal filing or payment deadlines that fell between January 20, 2020, and July 10, 2023. Relief is not automatic, and taxpayers should consider whether to file a claim to protect their rights. For many taxpayers, July 10, 2026 may be an important protective-claim date, although the applicable limitations period will depend on the taxpayer’s specific filing and payment history.
Learn more & registerWhen it comes to nonprofits, your donor and grant databases, program tracking systems, and financial records deserve a thorough spring cleaning, and the stakes are higher than you might think.
Learn moreThe gap between what AI can deliver for a private equity portfolio company and what most are actually capturing today is significant. Closing this gap is not primarily a technology problem. Private equity firms are no longer debating whether to use AI; the question now is how and on what timeline.
Read MoreOn April 27, 2026, Kansas Governor Kelly signed Senate Bill 82 into law. The bill updates several Kansas income tax credits by expanding the employer child care credit, creating two new credits (higher-ethanol blend fuel; firearm safety storage), discontinuing the alternative-fueled motor vehicle/fueling station credit, and repealing several dormant credits.
Learn moreMarch and the arrival of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament reliably brings casual bettors back from the post-football slump. Wagering volume jumps and any softness from February tends to be erased by scale alone. That’s not how March 2026 played out.
Learn moreAs Arkansas recently opened its market to FanDuel and DraftKings and immediately experienced a significant increase in handle, it served as another reminder that a state's gaming ecosystem can materially influence sports betting performance.
Learn moreFor nearly two decades, the strategy for developing data centers and managing their supply chains relied on a predictable formula: locate a jurisdiction with affordable power, secure broad state-level retail sales tax exemptions on infrastructure and gain municipal support on projected job creation.
Learn moreRansomware has evolved from “someone encrypted our files” to major disruptions to operations and client service impacting the entire organization. These events can come from attacks against the organization itself as well as service providers and other critical third parties. Further, threat actors are now routinely specifically targeting backups to force ransom payments rather than restoration. Over the past 12 months we have seen multiple instances of suppliers, Managed Service Providers (MSP), and widely used enterprise software cause supply chain disruptions, both downstream and up. A single event can have an impact which ranges far wider than the initial organization.
Learn more & registerFebruary sports betting results reinforce a trend the RubinBrown team has been highlighting for months: the U.S. regulated market is transitioning from rapid expansion to stabilization.
Learn moreA recent court decision has upended how self-employment tax is imposed on certain partners and created a potential refund opportunity. The deadline to act is approaching quickly on older tax years.
Learn more & registerAs the spring season begins, March brings renewed momentum and a focus on upcoming initiatives. RubinBrown is pleased to present this issue that highlights key updates, ongoing priorities, and notable developments shaping the months ahead.
Learn moreEnhance your IT service delivery and improve top IT service management capabilities. ITSM can help transform your IT organization from a cost center to a valuable, well-managed business partner.
Learn moreThe U.S. sports betting market entered 2026 reaching a potential inflection point. December 2025 recorded the first year-over-year (YoY) decline in national handle of the modern regulated era, and January 2026 followed with a second consecutive contraction.
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