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FOMC preview: Rate hikes and balance sheet reduction are up next

FOMC preview: Rate hikes and balance sheet reduction are up next

Next week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting will kick off an extraordinary two months of policy decisions by the Federal Reserve in which we expect the…
Chart of the day: U.S. home prices hit record in March

Chart of the day: U.S. home prices hit record in March

Sales of existing homes fell by 2.7% to 5.77 million in March, the lowest since July 2020, as rising mortgage rates dampened demand.
Interest rate update: Confidence in the Fed, but uncertainty over long-term growth

Interest rate update: Confidence in the Fed, but uncertainty over long-term growth

The Federal Reserve has started to normalize interest rates, lifting the short-term transaction cost off the zero bound. The result has been a 100-basis point…
The tax and trade implications of new legislation targeting Russia

The tax and trade implications of new legislation targeting Russia

A new law suspends Russia's preferential trade status, and a separate proposal would deny foreign tax credits and certain deductions for U.S. companies earning income in Russia.
Nebraska enacts corporate and personal income tax rate cuts

Nebraska enacts corporate and personal income tax rate cuts

Following up on corporate cuts made in 2021, Nebraska phases-in several years of both corporate and personal income tax rate reductions.
Accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets

Accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets

SAB 121 includes guidance for entities that have obligations to safeguard crypto-assets held for their platform users.
Retail sales slow in March as inflation takes a toll

Retail sales slow in March as inflation takes a toll

March's retail sales added substantial downside risks to our forecast for economic growth that will most likely dip below 1% in the first quarter.
Inflation marches higher, hitting 8.5% compared to a year ago

Inflation marches higher, hitting 8.5% compared to a year ago

Long ago and far away, it was once taught that inflation has long and variable lags. That still probably applies when setting policy, managing a portfolio or…
Beware of traps with paid time off policies

Beware of traps with paid time off policies

Some common paid time off (PTO) policy features cause taxable income to unexpected parties at unexpected times. Learn more here.
IRS releases 2022 limits for depreciation deductions for autos

IRS releases 2022 limits for depreciation deductions for autos

The IRS recently released Rev. Proc. 2022-17, providing the 2022 limits on depreciation for passenger automobiles under section 280F.
FOMC minutes: Fed prepares to shift its policy normalization into a higher gear

FOMC minutes: Fed prepares to shift its policy normalization into a higher gear

The Federal Reserve is preparing to launch the next phase of its policy normalization by drawing down its balance sheet as soon as May.
Protecting Your Company From Ransomware

Protecting Your Company From Ransomware

Ransomware is a significant threat for business owners of any size, and the damages can be catastrophic. This video will explain what ransomware is and provide seven tips on protecting you and your company.
What is limiting U.S. oil production?

What is limiting U.S. oil production?

As the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have disrupted global energy markets, oil production in the United States has lagged the steep price increase.
The risk of disrupted agricultural exports

The risk of disrupted agricultural exports

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine takes a mounting human and economic toll, it also has the potential to threaten the food supply for millions of people who depend on agricultural commodities from those two countries.
How Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Taxed

How Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Taxed

As use of cryptocurrency has been growing, many users aren't aware of the tax rules and regulations that govern cryptocurrency transactions. In this video, we'll explain how and when cryptocurrencies are taxed, as well as how to report transactions to the IRS.