After almost a decade of record low interest rates, over the last 24 months the US Federal Reserve has been incrementally increasing rates. The US Fed is charged with helping maintain inflation targets as well as contributing to economic stability. They primarily do this by use of their control over the money supply as well as influence over nationwide interest rates through various operation. The regular cycle of interest rates includes supporting the economy by reducing ra

For more than three decades companies have been able to deduct 50% of meals and entertainment expenses directly related to business activities. This included taking potential clients, employees, or other business associates to lunch. It also included meals while on business related trips. Additionally, employers that provided meals to employees on business premises had been able to deduct 100% of the expense as a "de minimis" fringe benefit. One of the many changes the Tax Cu