On November 19, 2024, the Innovators Network Foundation (INF) held its first-ever Capitol Hill briefing co-hosted with the George Washington (GW) Competition & Innovation Lab. INF is the 501(c)(3) foundation arm of ACT | The App Association. INF is dedicated to enhancing discussions on critical issues surrounding digital platforms. [...]
In the ever-evolving digital economy, ACT | The App Association’s small business members stand at the forefront of innovation. However, global tax policies shift rapidly, and companies of all sizes face both challenges and opportunities. Regions worldwide are exploring ways to capture tax revenue from digital services, often through digital [...]
Following the European Union’s adoption of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which seeks to impose restrictions on the largest digital platforms in an attempt to increase competition, jurisdictions around the world have begun considering whether to adopt a similar approach. In Brazil, both the legislature and the Administrative Council for [...]
Over the past few months, ACT | The App Association and our members have been at the forefront of advocating to restore crucial research and development (R&D) tax relief found in Section 174 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Rewarding best practices through tax incentives, such as R&D deductions, empowers [...]