Tax Reform
Learn about the latest tax reform developments and their potential impact on your clients' income, portfolios and financial plans more broadly.
Business Tax Reform: Territorial System, VAT Highlight Senate Hearing
By Marlene Y. SatterWitnesses testifying Thursday at the latest Senate Finance Committee meeting on tax reform regarding tax treatment of international businesses, found some common ground but also considerable disagreement on the best strategies to employ.
August 03, 2011
Debt Bill Plan: Sweeping Tax Reform AheadCongress has just months under the new debt ceiling law to come up with further deficit reductions. A new report suggests legislators will achieve their goals through sweeping tax reform, since the parties are far apart on the question of spending restraint versus tax hikes.
August 01, 2011
Debt Ceiling Deal Reached; Senate, House to Vote on MondayThe proposed deal would raise the debt ceiling now and through 2012, cut domestic and military spending over next 10 years.
June 17, 2011
IMF Cuts U.S. Growth Estimate, Compares Debt Woes With GreeceIn its bimonthly World Economic Outlook, the IMF revised downward its estimate of U.S. GDP for 2011, and IMF official Jose Vinals said America's debt problems were on par with Greece, Ireland and Japan.
June 17, 2011
The Facts and the Options--Pro and Con--for U.S. Corporate Tax ReformEverbody’s talking overhauling the U.S. corporate tax system. Here are some facts and comparisons on how U.S. multinationals are taxed, and Congressional action.
May 23, 2011
Coming Up ShortA five-person panel of experts questioned whether the U.S. will be able to meet fiscal challenges in the coming year, citing "irreconcilable differences" between the two parties, election-year politics and entrenched interests.