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Fed’s key wage inflation metric tops forecast

Fed’s key wage inflation metric tops forecast

The employment cost index for the third quarter showed that labor costs rose 1.1% higher than the forecast of 1.0% and were higher than the ...
Construction employment: Kickstarting the reindustrialization of the American economy

Construction employment: Kickstarting the reindustrialization of the American economy

Public policy put in place in recent years points toward a tailwind for both construction employment and the manufacturing sector.
New York decision sheds light on broker-dealer and financial service industry

New York decision sheds light on broker-dealer and financial service industry

Decision addressing corporate sourcing rules to brokerage commissions and certain financial receipts provides insight under proposed regulations.
IRS updates e-signature policy and releases online accounts for sole proprietors

IRS updates e-signature policy and releases online accounts for sole proprietors

The IRS makes permanent e-signature guidance generated in response to COVID pandemic and launches online business tax account for sole proprietors.
Consumer price index: Volatility in energy and gas makes price stability elusive

Consumer price index: Volatility in energy and gas makes price stability elusive

Gains toward price stability remain elusive as the 1.5% increase in overall energy costs and stubborn housing inflation were the major drivers ...
FMF&E Celebrates Two New Partners

FMF&E Celebrates Two New Partners

-Syracuse, New York On behalf of the Partner group and the FMF&E team, we are proud and excited to announce the promotion of two of our ...
The great rate reset: The end of easy money, rising yields and the onset of a new era

The great rate reset: The end of easy money, rising yields and the onset of a new era

For the first time in years, the risk premium has been positive, which is an important signal that interest rates are indeed returning to normal.
NLRB Decision May Affect Your Workplace Policies

NLRB Decision May Affect Your Workplace Policies

Discover how a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board could reshape workplace policies and potentially impact your business. ...
Essential Guidelines for Owner-Involved Business Loans

Essential Guidelines for Owner-Involved Business Loans

Learn the important considerations when loaning money to your business or borrowing from it to avoid legal and tax issues.
FASB updates Codification for SEC releases

FASB updates Codification for SEC releases

These FASB updates amend SEC paragraphs within the codification to conform with guidance in past SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins.
Inflation Reduction Act could provide clean energy tax credits for health care organizations and investors

Inflation Reduction Act could provide clean energy tax credits for health care organizations and investors

Health care organizations have significant financial incentives to capitalize on the tax credits available from the IRA when investing in clean ...
What to do if you filed an employee retention credit claim with the IRS

What to do if you filed an employee retention credit claim with the IRS

ERC submissions are under scrutiny by the IRS due to a surge in questionable claims. Are you confident your claim meets the eligibility ...
IRS halts employee retention credit processing

IRS halts employee retention credit processing

The IRS has temporarily halted processing of employee retention credit claims and will provide additional guidance for businesses.
Proposed regulations for digital assets are here!  Now what?

Proposed regulations for digital assets are here! Now what?

Proposed regulations for digital asset reporting under section 6045 will require brokers to report sales and exchanges of digital assets to the IRS.
Energy pushes inflation higher but core prices remain grounded

Energy pushes inflation higher but core prices remain grounded

Consumer inflation in August posted the biggest monthly increase in more than a year, driven mostly by the surge in oil and energy prices.

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