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Senate Passes Landmark Tax, Drugs and Climate Bill
By Erik Wasson, Steven T. Dennis and Laura DavisonThe legislation aims to prevent large firms from exploiting tax breaks and to let Medicare negotiate drug prices.
August 05, 2022
Democrats Drop Carried Interest, Paving Way for Tax VoteBut lawmakers will add a new 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, while altering a 15% minimum tax on corporations.
August 04, 2022
Deal Reached on Tax Bill, Schumer SaysThe final version of the reconciliation bill will be introduced Saturday, Schumer said.
August 04, 2022
Schumer-Manchin Tax Bill Is in Peril: ValliereHowever, Schumer said Thursday afternoon that the Senate will vote "soon" on the Inflation Reduction Act.
August 03, 2022
Preparing Employer-Plan Clients for the Form 5500 Audit ProcessThis is a key moment that can strengthen or weaken your relationships with these clients.
August 03, 2022
Inflation Is Women's Biggest Financial Worry: SurveyEven among the highest earners, only 44% said they knew how to address inflation risk in their portfolios.
August 01, 2022
UnitedHealth's $7.8B Deal Gives It a 'One-Way Look' Into Rivals: DOJThe insurer, though, says it already has data on competitors through its Optum services unit.
August 01, 2022
How to Plan When One Spouse Retires While the Other Keeps WorkingThis arrangement helps couples stretch retirement assets, but be mindful of "the psychological component," Douglas Boneparth says.