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IRS Provides Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips
By Melanie WaddellThe filing deadline, April 18, is also the deadline for Roth and traditional IRA contributions.
April 14, 2022
Ex-Head of RIA Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Over $120M ScamThe former IIG managing partner and CIO was also sentenced to three years of supervised release.
April 14, 2022
FINRA Bars Ex-Edward Jones Rep Who Bought Gold on Behalf of ClientFINRA also suspended another ex-rep of the firm who was terminated over alleged excessive, unreasonable business expenses.
April 14, 2022
FINRA Releases FAQ on Restricted Firm RuleThe first "early indicator calculations" of firms that qualify as restricted will be available in early June, FINRA said.
April 13, 2022
Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Inflated Clients' Net Worth, FINRA SaysThe rep circumvented limits on non-investment grade bonds, leading to his firing and suspension, according to FINRA.
April 13, 2022
Money Management Is Out, Personalization and Planning Are In: Fidelity ExecMichael Durbin of Fidelity Institutional discussed some findings on how clients would like advisors to spend their time.
April 13, 2022
7 Tax Refund Myths, Busted: IRSDon't let your clients fall for these myths that may be circulating on social media.
April 12, 2022
IRS Warns on Opportunity Zone Fund FilingsTaxpayers who may need to take additional actions should begin receiving letters in the mail this month.