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World’s energy watchdog urges people to work from home
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is encouraging workers to work from home to combat soaring oil prices and impending fuel shortages caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The world’s energy watchdog has made 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for protracted disruption to energy markets, including reducing highway speed limits by…
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Over 576,000 student loan borrowers face delays in accessing affordable repayment plans
More than 576,000 federal student loan borrowers were still waiting for approval of income-driven repayment (IDR) plans as of the end of February, according to a court filing, while an additional 88,170 applicants remained in limbo for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) buyback decisions. Although the Education Department has reduced the IDR backlog from nearly…
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SEC and Musk discuss ‘potential resolution’ to lawsuit
The SEC and Elon Musk are in talks to settle the agency’s lawsuit accusing the world’s richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, which he eventually purchased for $44bn. In a court filing, the SEC and Musk said ?they are “engaged in discussions of a potential resolution…
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Using AI to streamline K-1 processing for tax teams
Tax teams managing alternative investments face increasing pressure to handle growing volumes of K-1 data while adhering to tight reporting deadlines. Manual processes can slow workflows and heighten error risks. However, artificial intelligence is transforming these operations by automating document extraction and streamlining data workflows. This modernization allows tax professionals to reduce manual tasks, enhance…
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Taxes on second-home buyers harmed rental market
Research from Hamptons reveals that 2.2m fewer homes are available for rent in Britain due to a 3% stamp duty surcharge introduced in 2016. This tax, aimed at discouraging buy-to-let investments, has led to a 1% increase in rental costs over the past decade. Currently, there are 5.2m private rental households, with rents rising by…
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ChatGPT to become your accountant?
ChatGPT is developing a finance tool that could function as a personal accountant. Tibor Blaho, a computer engineer, revealed this feature on X, suggesting users may connect their financial accounts for tailored insights. The tool could analyse spending, recommend credit cards, and flag suspicious transactions. While some users welcome the idea, others express concerns about…
