Nathan Goldman

Minneapolis

Managing Editor at Jewish Currents

writer // managing editor @jewishcurrents

Articles

US-China Tariff Deal Resolves Uncertainty, Sends Stock Markets Soaring

3 days ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

The U.S. and China have reached an agreement to stave off their unusually high import tariffs on each other’s countries. Stock markets have positively responded to the news. While the reduction in tariffs likely diminishes the direct impacts on companies, the greatest positive effect leading to the stock market rise may be on the lower uncertainty that these companies now face as they head into the next phase of this ongoing trade war.
3 Considerations For Trump’s Proposed 39.6% Tax Rate On Top Earners

5 days ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

It is reported that Trump seeks to pay for his proposed tax cuts by increasing the top tax rate on individuals from 37% to 39.6%. This article provides an overview of that increase as well as 3 important considerations for this proposed tax rate increase on the top income individuals. OverviewThe current top tax rate for individuals is 37%. In 2025, this tax rate applies to single individuals with income over $626,350 and married individuals with income over $751,600.
Increasing Corporate Tax Disclosures: Transparency Or Greenwashing?

6 days ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

Recent academic research explores a United Kingdom reform mandating large companies to disclose reports on tax strategy. The study finds that while the mandate leads to more disclosure, it does not increase overall tax transparency. It concludes that the enhanced tax disclosure requirements may not positively affect tax disclosures as intended.
What Does Harvard Gain From Being Tax-Exempt, And Can Trump Revoke It?

1 week ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

In the latest chapter of the Trump versus Harvard saga, Trump has double-downed on his threats to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status. As I previously reported in Forbes, the tax-exempt status for a university at the scale of Harvard is worth billions of dollars over the span of Trump’s four-year term. However, a natural question arises over whether Trump can even take these actions against Harvard? How Does Harvard Save Money As a Tax-Exempt Organization?
Arkansas Makes NIL Income Tax-Exempt. Will Other States Follow?

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

In April 2025, Arkansas became the first that taxes income to exempt NIL income from taxation. Questions arise about why they did this and whether more states will follow their lead. The Taxation of NIL IncomeAccording to On3, Arch Manning has a name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation of $6.5 million. Meanwhile, Athlon Sports reports heralded basketball player PJ Haggerty is requesting a $4 million NIL deal in the transfer portal.
Simplifying Tax Compliance Criteria May Increase Corporate Innovation

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

While the United States has always been at the forefront of innovation, barriers continue to grow for it to continue its dominance. One of these barriers is the affordability of such projects, especially given the complicated nature of the R&D tax credit.
3 Ways Losing Tax-Exempt Status Could Cost Harvard University Billions

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

Nearly every university in the United States is registered and files as a 501(c)(3) organization. This special status provides the university with preferential tax treatment that can be worth billions of dollars for a school like Harvard. CNN recently reported that Trump has requested that the IRS revokes Harvard’s tax-exempt status. This article discusses three key ways that losing the 501(c)(3) tax status could cost Harvard billions due to paying more in taxes.
Five Requirements For Filing Taxes For Free Using IRS Direct File

1 month ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

With taxpayers paying hundreds of dollars to complete and file their income tax returns each year, the IRS has rolled out a free program called IRS Direct File to taxpayers in 25 states. While this program could save taxpayers a lot of money, some taxpayers will not qualify. This article discusses the qualifications to help taxpayers determine if the IRS Direct File program can be used for the upcoming tax filing deadline.
Why Are Trump’s Tariffs Tanking The Stock Market?

1 month ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

A severe drop in the stock markets has resulted from the first two days after Trump’s Liberation Day announcement, which imposes significant tariffs on companies bringing goods into the U.S. from other countries. The VIX Index is nearing 5-year highs. These increased costs and volatility are casting a shadow over U.S. stock markets. At 4:00 PM on Apr.
Tax Policy Uncertainty & Investment, A Look At Trump’s First Term

1 month ago | forbes.com | Nathan Goldman

Recent academic research explores the unintended consequence of uncertainty regarding executive and legislative political actions on corporate outcomes. It specifically finds that tax policy uncertainty leading up to and during Donald Trump’s first presidential term negatively affected corporate investments. This study’s findings shed light on the potential adverse effects of the uncertainty of the current tax policy that companies are facing.