Mark Carter

My old high school buddy Aaron reminded us, in the eulogy, of something his dad would always say in place of a traditional farewell. Mr. Squyres would tell friends, family, presumably even strangers, not to bother saying goodbye. “It’s not…

When Razorback athletic director Hunter Yurachek announced in 2019 his plans to lift the longstanding policy against playing in-state schools, a policy implemented and executed wisely by John Barnhill and Frank Broyles, and begin scheduling teams from within the UA…

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs was in the middle of its 117th thoroughbred racing season when the pandemic took hold last March. Oaklawn carried on, but with no fans in attendance the last two months of the season,…

As the Arkansas fanbase dusts off the dirt and debris accumulated after time served in the college football ditch, Razorback fans can find comfort in knowing that better days — and better paydays — are ahead. Starting in 2024, ESPN’s…

As was virtually every other industry, tourism in Arkansas was greatly impacted when the pandemic emerged onto the national scene in March. But because outdoor recreation is such a significant component to the industry in Arkansas, Natural State tourism didn’t…

A new year always entails a degree of uncertainty, this year more than most. A lingering pandemic, businesses still struggling to stay open, a new administration poised to assume office on Capitol Hill…   With tax season dawning in a…

Q: What impact could Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness have this tax season? A: One of the biggest unknowns heading into the 2020 (2021) tax season centers on PPP loan forgiveness. As a reminder, the CARES Act was passed back in…

Q: What should taxpayers know as they prepare for tax season? A: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness and deductibility could have had a significant effect on businesses and self-employed individuals. If a PPP loan was received by a business or self-employed…

Editor’s note: On Dec. 27, President Donald Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which provided routine annual funding for the federal government for 2021. This legislation also authorized approximately $1 trillion in funding for several pandemic-related…

Q: Given the loosening of eligibility rules, should remote workers claim a home-office deduction this year?  A: It would be nice to be able to claim a home-office deduction this year; unfortunately, as part of the changes brought about by Tax Cuts…