article thumbnail

Ten Economic Questions for 2025

Calculated Risk

Below are my ten questions for 2025 (I've been doing this online every year for 20 years!). economy will likely perform in 2025, and if there are surprises - like in 2020 with the pandemic - to adjust my thinking. There is significant uncertainty as to fiscal and regulatory policy in 2025. Q4-over-Q4 in 2025. Q4-over-Q4).

article thumbnail

Are Tariffs a New US VAT Tax?

The Big Picture

As the chart at top implies, it appears that the economic changes are not a one-time adjustment but a permanent tax on consumption. tariff implementation seems to be moving towards the equivalent of a national VAT tax. tariff implementation is not the equivalent of a national VAT tax. In a word, the U.S.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2025 IRS Contribution Limits For IRAs, 401(k)s & Tax Brackets

Darrow Wealth Management

The IRS released the 2025 401(k), 403(b), and SEP IRA contribution limits, including a new special catch-up contribution for workers age 60 to 63. The IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits are unchanged but income eligibility for tax-deductible IRA contributions and Roth IRA contributions have changed.

article thumbnail

Top 10 Business Tax Breaks (and Hits) in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Wealth Management

Dollenmeyer, Megan Vandermeer Aug 13, 2025 9 Min Read Business Planning Related Topics Client Relations Growth Strategies Professional Development Diversity & Inclusion Recent in Business Planning See All Businessman hand holding magnet and magnetizing avatars.

article thumbnail

Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist. . 📆 March 13, 2025 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GMT

article thumbnail

Estate Planning Isn't Just for Lawyers

Wealth Management

Dollenmeyer, Megan Vandermeer Aug 13, 2025 9 Min Read Business Planning Related Topics Client Relations Growth Strategies Professional Development Diversity & Inclusion Recent in Business Planning See All Businessman hand holding magnet and magnetizing avatars.

article thumbnail

The (Muted) Impact of Tariffs on Inflation

The Big Picture

1 A 10-20% tariff/tax on these goods is ~$350B to $700B. The problem is that tariffs act as a tax increase. Once we have a full year’s worth of results we will see far more data and effects from what is a VAT-like tax on consumption. ~~~ The US economy has shown itself to be both robust and resilient.