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International Tax Planning: Services and Examples

Tax planning is complicated enough in one country. Add a second, and things get more complex in a hurry. Overlapping tax obligations, foreign reporting requirements, and the risk of being taxed on the same income twice all come into play. Whether you’re a U.S. resident earning income abroad, a business…

PepsiCo’s Mark Kirkham Wants Marketers to Make the Simple Special

“To be successful as a CMO today, you’ve got to keep it simple,” said Mark Kirkham, CMO of PepsiCo, in an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions.Kirkham cited the over 50-year-old “Pepsi Challenge” as an example of a straightforward, creative idea that hasn’t lost its potency. “It’s essentially a sampling…

How to Use IRS Form 843: Refund Claims and Tax Abatements

Dealing with IRS penalties and incorrect tax assessments can be frustrating. This is especially true when you believe the charges are unfair or that they resulted from circumstances beyond your control. In these scenarios, Form 843 is the IRS mechanism for requesting relief from penalties, interest and certain tax overcharges. A…

How to Use IRS Form 843: Refund Claims and Tax Abatements

Dealing with IRS penalties and incorrect tax assessments can be frustrating. This is especially true when you believe the charges are unfair or that they resulted from circumstances beyond your control. In these scenarios, Form 843 is the IRS mechanism for requesting relief from penalties, interest and certain tax overcharges. A…

Retailers are calling on AI to stop customer return fraud

It’s not uncommon for a consumer to order the same shirt in three sizes, then return the two that don’t fit. But what happens when the consumer swaps the labels and returns different shirts, or buys a dress for an event, wears it once with the tag tucked in, then…

Capital Gains on Primary Residence: Rules and Examples

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make. While many homeowners worry about a large tax bill, the reality is that rules like the Internal Revenue Code Section 121 can allow you to keep much, or even all, of your profit. Here’s how capital gains…

A Pioneering China Billionaire Is Upbeat About Giving And The Future

Cho Tak Wong has spent five decades of his life building up Fuyao Glass, one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers. His success is part of the boom that has turned China into the world’s No. 2 economy and generated a bumper crop of corporate leaders and billionaires that have…