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![Retirement plan changes for long-term, part-time employees](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-756-mployees-transp-Green-300x169.png)
Retirement plan changes for long-term, part-time employees
SECURE 2.0 changes the rules for how long-term, part-time employees are treated for purposes of 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans.
![U.S. jobs report: Hiring slows as another 75-basis-point rate increase looms](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-373-2-10-10_7_2022_jobs_2-300x169.png)
U.S. jobs report: Hiring slows as another 75-basis-point rate increase looms
The U.S. economy is proving far more resilient in the face of sustained pricing pressures than otherwise thought a short time ago.
![IRS grants relief to victims of Hurricane Ian](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-388-ral_insight_card-Blue-300x169.png)
IRS grants relief to victims of Hurricane Ian
The IRS issued a news release on Sept. 29, 2022, announcing that victims of Hurricane Ian now have until Feb. 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
![Avoid these common pitfalls when establishing a retirement plan](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-707-te_gift_tax_card-Blue-300x169.png)
Avoid these common pitfalls when establishing a retirement plan
When establishing a retirement plan, be sure to avoid common missteps when setting up your company’s retirement plan.
![Pending home sales fall to their lowest level since April 2020](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-964-9_28_2022_home_sales-300x169.png)
Pending home sales fall to their lowest level since April 2020
Pending home sales in the United States fell by 2% in August, the third straight monthly decline amid a steep rise in mortgage rates.
![Where are all the workers?](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-457-rsm17a_002-card-Gray-300x169.png)
Where are all the workers?
Discover the most compelling findings from RSM’s recent survey of middle market leaders regarding the talent gap.
![Congress open to considering a pause on automated tax notices](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-United-states-capitol-building-448-300x169.png)
Congress open to considering a pause on automated tax notices
National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin Collins, recommends the IRS pause automated collection notices. Congress may consider the recommendation.
![IRS releases guidance on timing of tax-exempt income for PPP loans](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-72-ral_insight_card-Blue-300x169.png)
IRS releases guidance on timing of tax-exempt income for PPP loans
IRS releases Rev. Procs. 2021-48, 2021-49 and 2021-50 to address the treatment of tax-exempt income for PPP loans.
![The American labor market, business and the post-pandemic economy](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-156-uildings_generic_card-300x169.png)
The American labor market, business and the post-pandemic economy
Widespread labor shortages are hampering companies’ ability to capitalize on an expanding economy as the country recovers from a pandemic.
![How $15 an hour became the de facto minimum wage](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-921-february22_wages_card-300x169.png)
How $15 an hour became the de facto minimum wage
The shock to the economy unleashed by the pandemic and the response by workers have radically transformed the wage-earning landscape.
![Build Back Better Act – Key international tax provisions](https://4hmcd3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armstrong-Backus-Feature-335-nal_insight_card-Gray-300x169.png)
Build Back Better Act – Key international tax provisions
A revised version of the Build Back Better Act released by the House includes sweeping changes to the U.S. international tax system.