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September 29, 2014.
Trade Publications
Amid recent global regulatory measures impacting steel imports and exportations, it has never been more essential for importers and suppliers of steel products to strengthen their supply chain and trade compliance programs. Certain regulations that affect the steel trade have been instituted this year; among them are the United States...
Read MoreAluminum Extrusion Smugglers Caught
September 29, 2014.
Trade Publications
Five defendants—who pled guilty to charges of smuggling aluminum extrusions into the United States in August 2014—are scheduled for sentencing later this year. Aluminum extrusions have antidumping and countervailing duties assessed for relevant imports. These five individuals were indicted based on their alleged conspiracy to knowingly...
Read MoreThe Revival of the Breakbulk and Heavy-Lift Market
September 18, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The year 2013 was a disappointing year for the breakbulk and heavy-lift cargo industry. In fact, 2013 was even worse for ship owners than recession-stricken 2009. Demand for general cargo dropped 30 percent from 2012 to 2013 and 15 percent for project cargo alone (Marex, 2014). However, with the recent boom in the oil and gas sector, 2014...
Read MoreAlabama Establishes Independent Tax Tribunal
September 09, 2014.
Tax Publications
Alabama has just recently established an independent tax tribunal effective October 1, 2014, replacing its Administrative Law Division which was tied to the Department of Revenue. See 2014 Alabama House Bill No. 105. This is significant, as Alabama has attempted to establish this tribunal multiple times in order to improve its tax administration and...
Read MoreEast on the Rise: The Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe into a Global Logistics Hub
August 14, 2014.
Logistics Publications
Antwerp, Rotterdam and Dusseldorf are well known logistics hubs in Europe, however, some cities in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are on their way to becoming regional hubs. New infrastructure such as roads, deep water ports and railroads, along with economic factors such as increased citizen purchasing power and low...
Read MoreRussian Industry Sector Sanctions
August 11, 2014.
Trade Publications
In order to address Russia’s policy of destabilization in the Ukraine and the occupation in Crimea, the U.S., and the E.U. are increasing the sanctions imposed against Russia. US Sanctions: Federal Register Vol. 79. No. 151 Wednesday, August 6, 2014 The Bureau of Industry and Security has amended the Export...
Read MoreWeekend deliveries in Europe – Yes!
July 30, 2014.
Logistics Publications
European parcel carriers are taking bold steps forward by expanding weekend delivery services. DPD – a time critical carrier in the UK – began express Sunday delivery in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2014. The new service includes DPD's “Predict” timeslot deliveries, where the recipients are...
Read MoreNew York State Franchise Tax Bright-Line Nexus Changes
July 25, 2014.
Tax Publications
Think you’re exempt from New York franchise tax because you don’t have a physical presence in New York? Starting in 2015, think again! Part of the sweeping corporate franchise tax changes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed recently impacted New York state and MTA district...
Read MoreQualities of a Fair State Tax Administration Part 5 – Transparency via Published Letter Rulings and Decisions
July 20, 2014.
Tax Publications
This is the fifth and final posting in a series about the qualities of a fair state tax administration. These measurements were used by the Council on State Taxation (COST) to analyze each state’s fairness in administering its taxes. Their fifth published report is found here. ...
Read MoreQualities of a Fair State Tax Administration Part 4 – Adjustments to Federal Corporate Tax Liability: Amending State Returns
July 19, 2014.
Tax Publications
This is the fourth in a series of posts about the qualities of a fair state tax administration. These measurements were used by the Council on State Taxation (COST) to analyze each state’s fairness in administering its taxes. Whenever a federal income tax return is changed,...
Read MoreHouse Votes to Reinstate Research and Experimentation Tax Credit
July 18, 2014.
Tax Publications
On May 9, 2014, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reinstate the Research & Experimentation Tax Credit under Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code. This had previously expired on December 31, 2013. It must still pass the Senate where the Senate Finance Committee backs a measure extending the credit through the...
Read MoreQualities of a Fair State Tax Administration Part 3 – Corporate Income Tax Return Due Dates and Protest Periods
July 17, 2014.
Tax Publications
This is the third in a series of posts about the qualities of a fair state tax administration. These measurements were used by the Council on State Taxation (COST) to analyze each state’s fairness in administering its taxes. The two qualities discussed in this article deal...
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