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Inflation Reduction Act Burdens Small and Midsize Businesses: Opinion

Inflation Reduction Act Burdens Small and Midsize Businesses: Opinion

For SMBs, the cost to complete tax forms jumped from $3,000-$4,000 per form prior to 2017 to up to $15,000 this year.

By Bill Henson | September 14, 2022

U.S. Budget Deficit Widens to $984B in 2019

U.S. Budget Deficit Widens to $984B in 2019

“The current levels of debt are unprecedented in peacetime during a growing economy, and the consequences of this irresponsible spending are unknown."

By Matthew Heller | October 25, 2019

Tax Reform Spurs Major Unintended Consequence

Tax Reform Spurs Major Unintended Consequence

Contrary to congressional intent, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has boosted multinationals' capital investments abroad more than at home.

By David McCann | July 24, 2019

Survey Sees Cautious Investor Sentiment

Credit & Capital

Survey Sees Cautious Investor Sentiment

Institutional investors and analysts express concerns on geopolitical tensions and a slowing global economy.

By Lauren Muskett | July 15, 2019

IRS Releases Final Rules on Corporate Tax Break

IRS Releases Final Rules on Corporate Tax Break

The so-called FDII deduction applies to the intangible income of companies that produce goods and services in the U.S. and sell abroad.

By Matthew Heller | March 5, 2019

Five Steps for Pass-Through Firms amid Tax Reform

Five Steps for Pass-Through Firms amid Tax Reform

What determines whether a pass-through firm will be entitled to a 20% on qualified business income under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?

By Kurt Piwko | July 31, 2018

Quarterly GDP Growth Increases to 4.1%

Quarterly GDP Growth Increases to 4.1%

Some economists say the rate will be difficult to sustain in the third quarter. Fed officials forecast yearlong GDP growth of under 3%.

By William Sprouse | July 27, 2018

Not Your Father’s Tax Department Anymore

Not Your Father’s Tax Department Anymore

The complexities wrought by tax reform could prompt companies to revamp their tax leadership, a recruiter says.

By Lenny Vairo | May 25, 2018

CFO Optimism Is Sky High, But Also At Risk

CFO Optimism Is Sky High, But Also At Risk

Tax changes, cash management, M&A fever, and the talent squeeze are among the chief challenges CFOs are facing in mid-2018.

By Sandy Cockrell III | April 16, 2018

Impacts of New Tax Law Still Fuzzy

Impacts of New Tax Law Still Fuzzy

Companies have barely begun to address capital-allocation issues related to the law, and they may need to adjust some workers' pay.

By David McCann | February 15, 2018

Tax Reform Could Be Tipping Point for AI

Tax Reform Could Be Tipping Point for AI

There may be no better use for companies' cash windfall from the lower tax rate than investing in a long-term future that includes AI.

By Michael Shehab | February 14, 2018

No Finance Experience? No Problem

No Finance Experience? No Problem

Principal Financial Group's CFO, on the job less than a year, had spent her career running businesses rather than finance teams.

By David McCann | January 2, 2018

Pending Tax Cut Sends CFO Optimism Soaring

Pending Tax Cut Sends CFO Optimism Soaring

Robust earnings and growth in tech spending are on the agenda, say CFOs, as are higher wage and benefits costs.

By | December 13, 2017

OECD Raises 2018 US Growth Forecast to 2.5%

OECD Raises 2018 US Growth Forecast to 2.5%

The group sees a temporary boost to GDP from the proposed tax cuts but its projection is still below that of the Trump administration.

By Matthew Heller | November 29, 2017

Tax Reform, As It Was

Tax Reform, As It Was

How much do you remember about the Tax Reform Act of 1986? Take our quiz.

By CFO Staff | November 6, 2017