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Federal government contracting is an opportunity for minority business owners

Federal government contracting is an opportunity for minority business owners

Minority business owners have more opportunities than ever in the growing field of federal government contracting.
From partnerships to side gigs, who really owes self-employment taxes?

From partnerships to side gigs, who really owes self-employment taxes?

Explore the impact of a recent legal shift that broadens the scope of self-employment taxes, including limited partners and gig workers. Learn how everyday activities could land you in the self-employment tax bracket and how to avoid potential penalties.
Self-employed? Here’s how to pick between a SEP IRA and Solo 401(k) for your retirement

Self-employed? Here’s how to pick between a SEP IRA and Solo 401(k) for your retirement

Explore two popular retirement plans, SEP IRA and Solo 401(k), for the self-employed in this overview, focusing on their benefits, drawbacks, and the strategic considerations for choosing between them. Learn about higher contribution limits, flexibility, and tax advantages these plans offer. Get insight into which plan best fits your retirement goals and business structure.
Navigating the new DOL guidance on worker classification

Navigating the new DOL guidance on worker classification

The U.S. Department of Labor's new rule reinstates the "economic reality test" for distinguishing employees from independent contractors and underscores the significant legal and financial consequences of misclassification. This article provides an overview of the rule, its implications, and the steps employers must take to ensure their worker classifications are under the updated guidelines.
Expansion of energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

Expansion of energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

Discover how the IRA's expanded energy tax credits offer substantial incentives for a range of projects, from solar power to energy storage. Delve into the specifics of these credits and learn how these changes can benefit project developers and innovators in the energy sector.
Understanding the Backdoor Roth IRA

Understanding the Backdoor Roth IRA

Are you a high-income earner seeking ways to optimize your retirement savings? Get a full grasp of how the Backdoor Roth IRA can be an effective tool for you.
Important information about the 2024 Federal Reporting Requirement on Small Businesses- Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Important information about the 2024 Federal Reporting Requirement on Small Businesses- Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Starting January 1, 2024, new federal reporting requirements will mandate many U.S. companies to report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. This article provides crucial details about who needs to report, how to report, and the deadline for submissions. Beware of third-party companies offering fee-based services for these free filings.
Important QuickBooks Software Subscription Information for 2024

Important QuickBooks Software Subscription Information for 2024

What you need to know about 2024 QuickBooks Software Subscriptions
IRS Opens ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program

IRS Opens ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program

If you're a business owner who mistakenly claimed the Employee Retention Credit, find out how the new IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program can help you rectify the situation. Discover the eligibility criteria, benefits, and application process in our informative video.
Construction employment: Kick-starting the reindustrialization of the American economy

Construction employment: Kick-starting the reindustrialization of the American economy

Growth rates in construction employment strongly support the emerging consensus around an economic soft landing.
The logic of a Fed policy pause and then rate cuts in 2024

The logic of a Fed policy pause and then rate cuts in 2024

After nearly two years of raising the federal funds rate to restore price stability, the Federal Reserve has all but declared an end to that campaign.
Consumer products holiday insights: Shopping growth to be lower, but still strong

Consumer products holiday insights: Shopping growth to be lower, but still strong

With winter holiday decorations in department stores in full swing, RSM forecasts nominal retail sales from October through December will increase nearly 5.0% on a year-over-year basis.
U.S. economic outlook: Interest rates

U.S. economic outlook: Interest rates

Our economic forecast for 2024 implies that the United States has reached the cyclical rate peak and that a modest easing over the next 12 months is likely.
U.S. economic outlook: The U.S. dollar

U.S. economic outlook: The U.S. dollar

Growth, interest rate differentials and opportunities to invest in real assets around American industrial policy figure to drive valuations of the U.S. dollar, which we expect to remain at or increase from current levels.
Job openings fall to lowest level since 2021, signaling Fed pivot

Job openings fall to lowest level since 2021, signaling Fed pivot

With 8.7 million job openings in October, the vacancies-to-unemployed ratio has fallen to 1.34, only slightly higher than the pre-pandemic average of around 1.
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