More than a million people who live in Baltimore City (565,239) and Baltimore County (844,703) and thousands more tourists and commuters could be impacted in the coming months by the collapse of…
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Microsoft’s Copilot: Transforming Productivity with AI Integration
In the nascent stages of the generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) era, accessing innovative services like ChatGPT often required users to navigate specific websites or dedicated mobile applications. However, a paradigm shift is…
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms & flooding in Rhode Island and Maine
On April 4, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Rhode Island and Maine affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Dec….
Eligible taxpayers can file online directly with the IRS for free
Taxpayers encouraged to try innovative new option before April 15 deadline. On March 12, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the full-scale launch of the innovativeĀ Direct File pilotĀ and encouraged eligible taxpayers in…
Guarding Against Rising Investment Frauds Exploiting Artificial Intelligence
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, in collaboration with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), has issued a…
A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming AI Literate and Harnessing the Power of GenAI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us, influencing industries, technologies, and daily life. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone curious about the field, becoming AI literate is…
Businesses do not have to report certain transactions involving digital assets until new Treasury and IRS regulations are issued
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued an announcement informing businesses that they do not have to report the receipt of digital assets the same way as they must report…
IRS provides initial guidance to employers setting up emergency savings accounts for their employees
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published initial guidanceĀ to help employers with implementation of pension-linked emergency savings accounts (PLESAs). Authorized under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, PLESAs are individual accounts in…
The Potential of Big Data in Detecting Financial Fraud
In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, where transactions occur at lightning speed and volumes are staggering, the battle against financial fraud has become increasingly complex. Traditional methods of fraud detection are often…
Confidential Treatment Applications Submitted Pursuant to Securities Act Rule 406Ā and Exchange Act Rule 24b-2
The SEC Division of Corporation Finance published CF Disclosure Guidance: Topic No. 7 to address how and what to submit when filing an application objecting to public release of information otherwise required…