Federal Regulation
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IRS Can't Afford to Prep for New Tax Law: Taxpayer Advocate
By Bernice NapachTaxpayers seeking IRS guidance on tax law changes may be out of luck thanks to a massive funding shortfall, the Taxpayer Advocate office warns.
January 11, 2018
SEC Commissioners Peirce, Jackson Sworn InThey join the commission as the agency preps a fiduciary rule for brokers.
January 11, 2018
IRS Releases Tax Withholding Tables for 2018Some Democrats worry that Treasury may have set the tables to encourage "underwithholding" to make paychecks look bigger.
January 11, 2018
Taxpayer Advocate Blasts 'Unreal' IRS AuditsFrequent targets of non-audit audits include ACA premium tax credit users, the official says.
January 09, 2018
Bitcoin ETFs Face Regulatory HurdlesThree of six ETF registrations that await SEC approval have been withdrawn.
January 08, 2018
FINRA Releases Exam Priorities for 2018The regulator also discusses upcoming changes to its exam program and reminds firms of some important dates.
January 05, 2018
Trump's Team to Let Major Disability Claim Regs Take EffectDOL officials say commenters provided little evidence that the regulations would drive up costs.
January 05, 2018
SEC Issues Tax Guidance for Small Funds Investing in MLPsThe new tax law will affect deferred tax assets and liabilities related to MLPs.