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Effective tariff planning for a second Trump administration
Mitigation strategies for planned tariff increases during the second Trump administration.
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Indirect tax International tax
Global economic outlook for 2025: Modest growth amid trade tensions
Global growth in 2025 will expand at a modest 2.5% pace as the sluggish recovery from the pandemic continues, according to our forecast.
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The Real Economy Economics
IRS releases 2025 tax inflation adjustments
The IRS revenue procedures provides the amount for inflation-adjusted items for 2025. Amounts adjusted for inflation include the individual tax brackets, the section 199A qualified business income thresholds, the amount of average annual gross receipts to qualify as a small taxpayer, the limitations for section 179 expensing, estate and gift exemptions, as well as several other provisions.
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April 03, 2025
2025 telecommunications industry outlook
In our 2025 telecommunications industry outlook, we explore what's ahead for middle market business leaders.
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White paper
April 03, 2025
Accounting Brief: Financial Reporting Implications of Tariffs
Discover how the recent wave of new tariffs and increased existing tariffs, along with potential reciprocal tariffs, are impacting businesses across various industries. Stay informed and navigate the challenges ahead. Read more.
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Financial reportingAudit
Financial reportingAudit
Perspective
April 01, 2025
The risk of an inventory correction is rising
Producers and wholesalers have prepared for higher tariffs by buying goods in advance, which is creating the conditions for a modest inventory correction should demand slow.
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The Real EconomyEconomics
The Real EconomyEconomics
Outlook
April 01, 2025
2025 technology industry outlook
In our 2025 technology industry outlook, we explore what's ahead for middle market business leaders.
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Perspective
April 01, 2025
U.S. tariffs and their impact on growth and inflation
A primary goal of the new administration is to narrow the United States’ trade and current account deficits, which have continued to grow.
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The Real EconomyEconomics
Perspective
April 01, 2025
Market Minutes
Notes on a global economy in transition
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Economics The Real Economy
Perspective
April 01, 2025
Quantum of solace: Inflation cools ahead of tariff-induced price increases
Inflation cooled in February, but consumers aren’t buying it.
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The Real EconomyEconomics
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Outlook
March 28, 2025
Consumer business conditions potentially clouded by policy changes
While the U.S. economy began the year performing well, an uncertain climate related to trade, funding and more could create challenges for consumer businesses in the coming months.
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Consumer goods
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Outlook
April 03, 2025
2025 telecommunications industry outlook
In our 2025 telecommunications industry outlook, we explore what's ahead for middle market business leaders.
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OutlookTelecommunications
OutlookTelecommunications
White paper
April 03, 2025
Accounting Brief: Financial Reporting Implications of Tariffs
Discover how the recent wave of new tariffs and increased existing tariffs, along with potential reciprocal tariffs, are impacting businesses across various industries. Stay informed and navigate the challenges ahead. Read more.
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Financial reportingAudit
Financial reportingAudit
Perspective
April 01, 2025
The risk of an inventory correction is rising
Producers and wholesalers have prepared for higher tariffs by buying goods in advance, which is creating the conditions for a modest inventory correction should demand slow.
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The Real EconomyEconomics
The Real EconomyEconomics
Outlook
April 01, 2025
2025 technology industry outlook
In our 2025 technology industry outlook, we explore what's ahead for middle market business leaders.
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TechnologyMergers & acquisitionsGoing public
TechnologyMergers & acquisitions
Perspective
April 01, 2025
U.S. tariffs and their impact on growth and inflation
A primary goal of the new administration is to narrow the United States’ trade and current account deficits, which have continued to grow.
Read more
The Real EconomyEconomics
The Real EconomyEconomics
Perspective
April 01, 2025
Market Minutes
Notes on a global economy in transition
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Economics The Real Economy
Economics The Real Economy
Perspective
April 01, 2025
Quantum of solace: Inflation cools ahead of tariff-induced price increases
Inflation cooled in February, but consumers aren’t buying it.
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The Real EconomyEconomics
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Outlook
March 28, 2025
Consumer business conditions potentially clouded by policy changes
While the U.S. economy began the year performing well, an uncertain climate related to trade, funding and more could create challenges for consumer businesses in the coming months.
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