Federal Regulation
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SALT Republicans Have to Accept ‘Unhappy’ Deal, GOP Chair Warns
By Erik WassonThere will be a boost to the $10,000 cap on this deduction, but not as much as some states want.
May 05, 2025
IRS Lost 31% of Tax Auditors in DOGE Downsizing, Watchdog FindsThe departures are likely to hamper the agency’s ability to go after tax cheats.
May 05, 2025
Ed Slott: IRS Just Made QCD Reporting Easier, but Questions RemainClients can now get 1099s for their qualified charitable distributions. Still, advisors must ensure clients follow the rules.
May 05, 2025
Life Insurance Brokers Need DOL AttentionThe author makes the case for changing how the federal government regulates independent life insurance brokers.
May 02, 2025
Trump's 2026 Budget Leaves Social Security Funding FlatA Social Security advocate called the allocation a de facto cut to the agency.
May 02, 2025
DOL Agents Told Not to Enforce Biden-Era Indie Contractor RuleThe Financial Services Institute cheered the move.
May 02, 2025
FINRA's New Outside Activities Proposal Is AbsurdIf this rule is enacted as is, tens of thousands of reps will drop their FINRA licenses.
May 01, 2025
IRS Releases 2026 Contribution Limits for HSAsThe annual contribution limit for an individual under a high deductible health plan will be $4,400.