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The economics of another U.S. government shutdown

By RSM US LLP | September 26, 2023

A shutdown will hurt the economy, placing a drag on spending and overall economic activity as we approach the traditional holiday season.

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

By RSM US LLP | September 19, 2023

ERC submissions are under scrutiny by the IRS due to a surge in questionable claims. Are you confident your claim meets the eligibility requirements and can stand up to a potential audit?

Housing starts fall to three-year low amid 7% mortgage rate

By RSM US LLP | September 19, 2023

Housing starts in the United States fell by a sharp 11.3% in August, the second double-digit drop in three months.

Low core inflation should keep the Fed from hiking rates

By RSM US LLP | September 19, 2023

While we expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates unchanged on Wednesday, what its updated Summary of Economic Projections will look like remains less clear.

IRS halts employee retention credit processing

By RSM US LLP | September 15, 2023

The IRS has temporarily halted processing of employee retention credit claims and will provide additional guidance for businesses.

2022 Nonprofit industry lookback

By RSM US LLP | September 12, 2023

Learn how RSM partners with nonprofit organizations to increase mission impact.

Determining Reasonable Compensation for S-Corp Owners

By Johnson & Sheldon | September 11, 2023

As an owner of an S-Corp, understanding the concept of reasonable compensation is crucial for tax planning and compliance. Learn about the IRS's reasonable compensation rules for determining how much should be taken in the form of wages versus pass-through income.

Why the Cost of Customer Acquisition Is So Important

By Johnson & Sheldon | September 11, 2023

For any business, understanding and effectively managing the cost of customer acquisition is crucial for success. In this video, we'll explain what it is, how it's calculated, and how it affects a business's profitability, cash flow, and overall growth.

As financing costs surge, the real economy faces a reckoning

By RSM US LLP | September 7, 2023

Middle market firms face a reckoning as rising real rates push up the cost of loans, raising the cost of business, an RSM survey found.

The 3 pillars of artificial intelligence: How AI will reshape business and the economy

By RSM US LLP | September 7, 2023

Understanding what AI can bring to businesses is critical. What we call the three pillars of artificial intelligence will have profound implications for businesses and the economy.

Generative AI and the coming productivity boom

By RSM US LLP | September 7, 2023

After years of hype, generative artificial intelligence is leading us to the exact place proponents had predicted: the next frontier in productivity.

How companies can create and capture value from generative AI

By RSM US LLP | September 7, 2023

With broad adoption of generative artificial intelligence, organizations can enhance not only how they create value but also their methods of capturing it.