Imports Set New Record at U.S. Ports
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports set a new record this spring and are expected to see near-record volume this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of rising costs and further supply chain issues, according to the…
U.S. Ports Seeing Brief Slowdown From Last Year But Imports Remain High
The nation’s major retail container ports have begun to catch up with the backlog of cargo seen over the past several months but could experience another surge this summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the…
Many Small Businesses Still Struggling to Come Back from Pandemic
After two years of retooling and resilience, small businesses still face a difficult recovery, with nearly 80% of small businesses reporting continued negative effects and 63% reporting a reduction in revenue compared to 2019. Minority-owned…
Reasons why some tax refunds filed electronically take longer than 21 days
WASHINGTON — Even though the Internal Revenue Service issues most refunds in less than 21 days for taxpayers who filed electronically and chose direct deposit, some refunds may take longer.
Many different factors can affect the timing of…
Interest rates increase for the second quarter of 2022
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2022. The rates will be:
4% for overpayments (3% in the case of a corporation);
1.5% for the portion…
Hotel Industry Forecasts Improving Market for Lodging
The hotel industry will continue moving toward recovery in 2022, but the path will be uneven and potentially volatile, and full recovery is still several years away, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)’s 2022…
41% of Workers Considering a New Job in 2022
For many workers, 2022 will be a chance to start anew, perhaps even with a new job, research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. The company's biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 2,400 professionals tracks…
Top 5 things to remember when filing income tax returns in 2022
WASHINGTON — With filing season beginning January 24, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns this year.
Given the unprecedented circumstances…
IRS sets forth required information for a valid research credit claim for refund
WASHINGTON — The IRS has set forth the information that taxpayers will be required to include for a research credit claim for refund to be considered valid. Existing Treasury Regulations require that for a refund claim to be valid, it must…