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Artificial Intelligence

06.11.2026

“Tokenmaxxing”: Why AI Adoption Theatre Is Replacing Real ROI

Across industries, a new behavior is emerging inside boardrooms and operating teams: “tokenmaxxing.” The term captures a growing tendency for businesses to aggressively deploy AI tools—not because they are strategically aligned, but because they signal modernity, efficiency, and innovation.

Agriculture

06.10.2026

Opinion: The new R&D tax credit provides a real opportunity for agriculture

In our neck of the woods, uncertainty isn’t new. It’s a fact of our lives. But lately, it’s been coming from every direction. Even as the disruptions of the COVID era ease, equipment, fuel and raw material prices continue to increase.

Artificial Intelligence

06.01.2026

Maximizing ROI on Robotics

The United States installed 34,200 industrial robots in 2024-9% lower than 2023. In the meantime, China increased new installations by 7% and now has 2 million+ robots in operation, more than the next four countries combined.

Artificial Intelligence

05.23.2026

Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it

When China lined up a troupe of humanoid robots to dance in front of the German Chancellor earlier this year, a lot of people saw an impressive display of the nation’s technological prowess — but I saw something else. I’m from Texas. I know bragging when I see it.

News & Events

05.20.2026

AI Fluency Is the New‎‎ ‎In-Demand Skill. Here’s How to Develop It

Fluency with AI is increasingly crucial to getting jobs and promotions across all industries. Here are some strategies for growing your skills.

Article

05.11.2026

Tax Schemes Targeting Farmers And Small Business Owners

Former North Dakota Attorney General and Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, says farmers and small business owners need to be aware of tax schemes that may prey upon their ambitions.

Article

05.07.2026

Why the R&D Tax Credit Could Bring Back Made in the USA

When I buy something with a Made in the USA sticker on it, I get a warm, fuzzy feeling. Because let’s be honest – it’s not something you see much of nowadays.

Article

04.25.2026

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

Just looking at the raw numbers, less than 1% of filers have been audited by the IRS in recent tax years.

IRS

04.15.2026

Tax experts: Don’t game IRS automated systems

Years ago, when someone filed an IRS return, the assumption was that the recipient reading it and making decisions based on what it said would be a human.

Artificial Intelligence

04.09.2026

Where Is AI Going?

In our conversations across dozens of industries – with PE firms, CEOs, and accounting firm managing partners alike – a consistent set of questions keeps surfacing.

Leadership Insights

04.08.2026

Moon launches are having a moment. But can you make money off the lunar frenzy?

Elon Musk wants to go to the moon. Jeff Bezos wants to go to the moon. China wants to go to the moon.

Leadership Insights

04.07.2026

Lessons From The IRS’ AI Implementation Playbook

In 2022, the President and Treasury Secretary asked me to lead the IRS through “the largest technology-enabled transformation of the agency” in its history.