Tax Reform
Learn about the latest tax reform developments and their potential impact on your clients' income, portfolios and financial plans more broadly.
Baucus Kicks Off Tax Talks in Senate Hearing
By James J. GreenDiscussion begins on what to do with expiring Bush-era tax cuts.
July 13, 2010
For Financial Reform Bill, All Signs Point to Senate Passage This WeekHaving garnered key "yes" votes from three Republican Senators, Democratic leaders said Tuesday, July 13, they were confident the financial services reform bill would be passed by the Senate this week, and then sent to President Obama for his signature.
July 02, 2010
Financial Reform Bill: Sen. Cantwell Switches to 'Yes' VoteRepublican Senators Brown, Grassley, Snowe, and Collins still undecided.
July 01, 2010
House Passes Financial Reform Bill; Congress to Break for Byrd FuneralThe House of Representatives on Wednesday night, June 30, passed the financial services reform bill in a 237 to 192 vote, largely along party lines.
June 30, 2010
In Reform Bill, Congress Will Miss Obama's July 4 DeadlineThe House and Senate will miss their deadline to send the financial services reform bill to President Obama for his signature by July 4.
June 29, 2010
Senator Brown Scuttles Reform Bill Deal, Forcing Lawmakers Back to ConferenceTop Democratic negotiators reopened negotiations on the financial services reform bill June 29, to remove a $19 billion tax on big banks and hedge funds that Republican Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts said he could not support.
June 17, 2010
Grassley: Act Fast on Estate TaxA high-ranking Republican is asking Democratic congressional leaders to act quickly to reinstitute the federal estate tax.
June 17, 2010
Grassley: Act Fast on Estate TaxA high-ranking Republican is asking Democratic congressional leaders to act quickly to reinstitute the federal estate tax.