Federal Regulation
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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for California Wildfire Victims
By Melanie WaddellAffected taxpayers have until Oct. 15 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make payments.
January 14, 2025
IRS Releases Roth Catch-Up GuidanceNewly proposed regulations answer some major questions created by Secure 2.0.
January 13, 2025
Robinhood to Pay $45M to Settle SEC ClaimsRobinhood "failed to observe a broad array of significant regulatory requirements," the SEC says.
January 13, 2025
Schwab, 11 Other Firms to Pay $63M in SEC Texting CrackdownEmployees used personal devices to communicate internally and externally by text messages, the SEC said.
January 10, 2025
Who Benefits Most From Extending Trump's Tax Cuts? Likely the Wealthy: TreasuryFamilies across the board would see lower taxes, but the largest cuts would go to the highest earners.
January 10, 2025
Social Security Has Problems, but It’s No Ponzi SchemeThe label is both inaccurate and misleading, according to Jason Fichtner, a former SSA official.
January 10, 2025
Ex-WWE CEO Vince McMahon to Settle SEC Case for $1.7MMcMahon hid hush-money settlements he negotiated, leading to incorrect financial statements, the SEC says.
January 09, 2025
Fidelity Fined $600K Over Employee Who Raided Stock-Plan AccountsThe firm failed to detect an associated person's conversion of $750,000 over eight years, FINRA said.