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U.S. new home sales miss forecasts amid rising mortgage rates

May 23, 2024

New home sales fell below estimates in April as mortgage rates surged to above 7%, the Census Bureau reported on Thursday. …

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Interest rate volatility: Why Fed policy guidance is less effective

May 14, 2024

The past year has had significant volatility in financial markets, with dramatic shifts in the 10-year yield and multiple resets in market expectations for interest rate paths have undergone two major resets: one starting in October and another in January. …

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FAQ: Administrative adjustment requests for partnership tax returns

May 9, 2024

Frequently asked questions about administrative adjustment requests. …

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Guide: How to choose the best finance automation solution for your business

April 23, 2024

Automation is at the heart of digital transformation, are you still using spreadsheets to manage finance instead of newer, more robust technology? …

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Could outsourcing payroll be a good choice for your business?

April 9, 2024

Outsourcing payroll, also known as managed payroll, can decrease risk, increase accuracy, protect sensitive data and improve business continuity. …

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The Fed at an inflection point: A webinar from RSM US and U.S. Chamber of Commerce

March 25, 2024

With inflation easing and the labor market showing some signs of softening, the Fed has signaled that it intends to cut rates three times this year. …

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Fed holds rates steady as it implies three rate cuts in 2024

March 20, 2024

The primary takeaway from the Federal Open Market Committee’s policy statement and forecast is that the Fed, along with other major central banks. …

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Housing starts and permits beat forecasts as completions reach 17-year high

March 19, 2024

Housing starts rose by 10.7% in February, while permits increased by 1.9%, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. …

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Inflation expectations remain remarkably well anchored

March 5, 2024

The inflation shock of the past three years is abating. One reason is that expectations of future inflation continue to remain remarkably well anchored. …

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Expect More IRS Audits

October 18, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $80 billion to the IRS for hiring additional personnel and improving processes and technology. Learn how this might affect future audit activity and how much time the IRS has to audit you. …

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