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College basketball was the marquee attraction as sports betting continued its momentum in March. Overall handle of states operating in March of 2023 and 2024 saw a year over year (YoY) increase of 14.8%, with New Jersey making a significant recovery from February’s decline with a $303m/29.6% YoY increase.
Read MoreThough the pandemic becomes more of a memory each year, some related incentives such as the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) remain in the spotlight.
Learn more & registerThe completion of February’s Super Bowl officially brings the NFL betting season to a close. As the largest single betting event of the year, the Super Bowl’s impact on monthly totals is significant
Read MoreAs of April 17, 2024, the Federal Audit Clearinghouse shows over 213 higher education institutions have claimed the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for a total of approximately $719 million.
Learn more & registerLearn all about the NIST cybersecurity framework 2.0 and how it can help organizations manage cybersecurity risk effectively. Get the latest updates from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Read MoreWith the first month of the year now fully reported, things appear to be stabilizing on the RubinBrown SBI. We note the state of New Jersey had another blockbuster month with $1.7bn handle, the highest one month handle ever outside of New York.
Learn more & registerThe Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council implemented version 4.0 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) on March 31, 2024. The previous version (3.2.1) is now retired and cannot be used.
Read MoreRubinBrown LLP has named Megan Knoblauch, CPA as Managing Partner of its Kansas City office. Knoblauch succeeds Todd Pleimann, CPA, CGMA who has served as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Kansas City office for 19 years.
Learn MoreOn February 20, 2024, the United States Tax Court 162 T.C. 3 held in favor of the taxpayer and concluded that tax-exempt bond issuance and related financing costs incurred in connection with the development of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties that are allocable to the construction period, are costs of a nature that would be included in LIHTC eligible basis.
Read MoreAlmost 3 months into 2024, we can finally close the books on 2023 with the last few states finally reporting their December sports betting results. In contrast to the continued growth of top line handle and revenues, our SBI shows a relatively flat marketplace. We find that much of the growth has been aided by factors including a strong overall economy, the addition of new markets, and the maturing of markets which opened in 2022.
Learn more & registerWith the eyes of the sports world about to turn its gaze onto Las Vegas for the upcoming Super Bowl, we use our SBI to take a closer look at the state of sports betting in Nevada
Learn moreThe tax bill currently working its way through Congress passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening with a bipartisan 357-70 vote. While this is a big win for the bill’s progress, it still has to clear the Senate, who may delay its movement by debating on changes.
Read MoreRubinBrown's Sports Betting Index was created to compare state sports betting activity in a way that goes beyond merely reporting gross handle or revenue.
Read the full Sports Betting IndexThe Missouri Qualified Research Expense Tax Credit is a program designed to encourage research and development within Missouri. Recently released program guidance provides information on the application process and further program details.
Read MoreThe 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was scheduled to be released by December 31, 2023. Typically, the FAFSA is released by October 1st to allow time for students and parents to complete ahead of the next fiscal year.
Read MoreRubinBrown's Sports Betting Index was created to compare state sports betting activity in a way that goes beyond merely reporting gross handle or revenue.
Read the full Sports Betting IndexIn today's fast-paced and dynamic business environment, traditional project management methodologies like Waterfall are often found wanting.
Learn more & registerRubinBrown is pleased to present the 2023 Apartment Statistical Analysis, an annual survey compiled by the Real Estate Services Group. The accompanying statistical information includes operational data for 2022 and represents approximately 1,100 apartment projects in roughly 40 states.
Read the full Statistical AnalysisThe IRS provided guidance in Notice 2023-63 on several issues related to new requirements to capitalize research expenditures for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021. While Congress continues to debate repeal of this mandate, the Notice can be used to implement current rules.
Read MoreRubinBrown's Sports Betting Index was created to compare state sports betting activity in a way that goes beyond merely reporting gross handle or revenue.
Read the full Sports Betting Index