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At RubinBrown, we provide valuable insights and host engaging, virtual and in-person events to keep you informed and connected to the topics and industries that matter most to you.
A recent Treasury hearing on gaming-related proposed regulations highlighted changes and concerns in the industry including the new wagering loss limitation, higher reporting thresholds, and need for IRS guidance on tracking gains and losses.
Learn moreLearn 12 essential components of HCM implementation to protect payroll, ensure compliance, and support long-term organizational success.
Learn moreThe Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program is a part of the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), designed to support low-income Medicare beneficiaries by covering Medicare Part A and Part B premiums as well as cost-sharing obligations. For healthcare providers, understanding QMB rules is important for compliance and revenue cycle management.
Learn moreThe Indiana Department of Revenue is administering a Tax Amnesty 2026 program from July 15, 2026 through September 9, 2026. The program provides a limited-time opportunity to pay eligible outstanding tax liabilities and receive a waiver of related penalties, interest, and collection fees.
Learn moreMay sports betting handle revealed another overall decline across aggregate totals (excluding Missouri). While several factors can influence monthly performance, the continued softness raises a reasonable question about the impact of prediction markets on the broader sports betting ecosystem.
Learn moreH.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), became law July 4, 2025. It implemented changes in tax policy and federal spending in many departments. Health care provisions were a major component, primarily targeting Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces, and certain aspects of Medicare.
Learn moreCharitable giving remains an effective way to align tax planning with philanthropic goals. But recent Tax Court decisions reinforce a practical lesson for donors and advisors: the deduction is not secured by generosity alone; it depends on timely, technically compliant documentation.
Learn moreRev. 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 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 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.
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