Federal Regulation
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New RMD Regs Back Annuity-Based Stretch IRAs, Advisor Says
By Allison BellThe tax code shows that SPIAs can offset the loss of the old school stretch IRA, Gary Mettler contends.
July 22, 2024
IRS Providing Tax Relief to Hurricane Beryl Victims in TexasTaxpayers in 67 counties now have until Feb. 3 to file various federal individual and business returns.
July 22, 2024
Ed Slott: Final RMD Regs Create an 'Unnecessary Complication'"It's messy for beneficiaries and advisors to try and figure this out," Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.
July 22, 2024
Kitces: 5 Industry Trends Reshaping Financial AdviceThe advice business has reached a generational turning point, the popular blogger says.
July 22, 2024
FINRA Fines Firm for Reg BI FailuresJeffrey Matthews Group had inadequate written procedures and training for reps, FINRA said.
July 21, 2024
Biden Drops Out of 2024 Election, Endorses Kamala HarrisThe move follows weeks of pressure from Democrats for the 81-year-old to exit the race to improve their chances to defeat Trump.
July 19, 2024
What to Know Now About IRS' Final RMD Regs: Jeff LevineAdvisors have a lot of catching up to do in the weeks ahead, the CPA and "planning nerd" says.
July 19, 2024
New Final IRS Regs Affect Where Annuities Fit in RMDsThe regulations also affect how the Secure 2.0 income annuity provisions work.