Insights
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The Economics of Flying
Why your $300 ticket isn't really a $300 ticket, how airlines turned miles into their most valuable asset, and what that tells us about why Spirit couldn't stay airborne.
Authors
Rachel Stein, CPA
Shulem Rosenbaum, CPA, ABV
Michael Wegh, CPA
Spotlight
Business Management
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The Economics of Flying
Why your $300 ticket isn't really a $300 ticket, how airlines turned miles into their most valuable asset, and what that tells us about why Spirit couldn't stay airborne. About $50 of a $300 non-stop ticket is taxes and fees, not airline revenue.
Individual Tax
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The Birth of the American Safety Net: The Great Depression and the Rise of Social Security
For much of early American history, the federal government was a distant entity in the lives of ordinary citizens. It was responsible for delivering the mail, securing the borders, and defending the nation’s citizens, but it rarely impacted personal pocketbooks or individual welfare.
Tax Controversy & Procedures
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IRS Announces Extension Path for Disallowed ERC Claims
For many of our clients, a disallowed Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim means stress, a tight deadline, and an uphill battle to revive their claim. IR-2026-58, issued by the IRS on April 27, 2026, addresses one of
Real Estate Right Now
Real Estate Right Now is a video series covering the latest real estate trends and opportunities and how you can make the most of them.
