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Market Minute: Long-term interest rates and policy uncertainty

November 10, 2025

Economists' are forecasting muted long-term interest rates by the end of next year, even as expansionary fiscal policies kick in.…

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IRS releases early draft Form W-9, stops paper checks and loses case with willful FBAR penalties

October 15, 2025

Fall of 2025 brings new draft W-9, important developments for tax payments and an Oct.15 FBAR deadline. …

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IRS Finalizes Rules on Roth and Enhanced Catch-Ups, Other SECURE 2.0 Changes

October 6, 2025

Roth catch-up requirements, increased catch-up contributions age 60-63, SIMPLE IRA catch-up, new rules under SECURE 2.0. …

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2025 Contractor’s Guide to Preparing for a Government Shutdown

September 26, 2025

In anticipation of a potential Government shutdown in October 2025, it is time to create your plan of action. …

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Preparing Your Business for Exit: A Practical Guide

September 15, 2025

Preparing to sell your contracting business? Follow Aprio’s step-by-step guide on timing, deal team, valuation, diligence, and working capital to maximize value. …

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Market Minute: Financial market volatility could be returning-here’s why

August 5, 2025

After days of repose to start the summer, conditions are aligning for a return of financial market volatility for the rest of the year. …

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Business and professional services and the OBBBA: Implications of tax changes

July 30, 2025

RSM explains how tax items in the Big Beautiful Bill could affect services companies. Learn how services firms can take advantage of OBBBA tax benefits. …

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Consumer products and the OBBBA: Implications of tax changes

July 23, 2025

RSM explains how consumer businesses, retailers, restaurants and hospitality companies could be affected by tax changes in the Big Beautiful Bill. …

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Congress passes tax bill addressing TCJA extensions and business tax relief

July 3, 2025

RSM explains the tax changes in the Big Beautiful Bill, such as SALT and clean energy, and how they could affect business and individual taxpayers. …

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Senate to consider bill containing business tax relief and TCJA extensions

June 1, 2025

As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act comes together, RSM explains how it would affect business and individual taxpayers. Learn more. …

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